Hanoi sounds exiticng and intimidating at the same time. 6 million people on 3 million bikes Wow! Can not believe how dangerous the traffic is, but it sounds like you found a system that worked for you. Didn't realize that Ho Chi Minh didn't live in the palace. How cool that it is now a temple devoted to Confucian worship that would have captured my interest. Loved your trip to Hung Gai and visit to Halong Bay sounds absulutely beautiful with its 3000 islands. I hope you are taking it all in and find the trip relaxing before your next big adventure four days from now. And, I hope you've had fun shopping in all the markets. Did you take along a separate bag for all that you bought??? See you soon.Pat
I'm not quite sure how to say this; you made it extemrely easy for me!
1. It's in the Old Town.
2. It used to be a convent.
So I expected peace and
quiet, and I got it.
Location was good and price
was reasonable
The Glasshouse Hotel is very
unusual. Reception is in an
old converted church. The
rooms are all on the penthouse
level on the top of an
adjoining building. All rooms
have doors out onto a roof
terrace with terrific views of
the city.