Inner peace?

Here we are again, in the Temple of Literature. This courtyard is where the students used to be relaxing after their lessons, a couple of hundred of years ago. I'm not sure they would be able to relax anymore today with the cars and bikes permanently honking their horns just next to it! But at least the view itself is rather soothing. Enjoy the visit!

Over the top

Still in the Temple of Literature, a nice, timeless rooftop.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Procession

As I was exiting the Temple of Literature the other day I gladly realized that there was a fair mix of locals and overseas tourists; it's always so much better this way, just rather than a flow of French visitors invading every attraction!

And thou shalt be remembered

Do you remember finally getting your degree by reading your name on some paper listing on the university's walls?

 

Well, that's nothing compared to what the former Emperors used to be doing here. During over 600 years, the name of the graduates have been written in stone (literally) on those steles carried by giant turtles. For those in Hanoi, go have a look at the Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu); it's really worth the visit.