Sights, Sounds and Smells of Vietnam

















Having had 3 weeks in Vietnam we have been thoroughly impressed by the variety this diverse country has to offer. Vietnam is an explosion to the senses from start to finish. With 84 million people this long country (1700km!) can be both hectic and idyllic at once.With beauty at every corner it is easy to see why Vietnam is one of the most photographed countries in the world. From the school girls riding bicycles in long flowing white Vietnamese dress, to the vibrant green of the rice fields, to the flower sellers in conical hats, to the incence makers rolling cinamon and sandlewood; the country vibrates in every possible way.












We have travelled south to north. Taking a slow boat down the Mekong from Cambodia and visiting our friends in Ho Chi Minh we then embarked on a three day motorcycle journey enabled us to explore the cottage industries of the central highlands. A 2 day experience with the tailor shops in Hoi An left us well dressed if not with a hole in the pocket! We joined the circus merry-go-round that is Halong Bay and trekked up to Sapa walking the hills with the local tribes people. We enjoyed fine dining in Hanoi with thanks to the French Colonial influence. All in all Vietnam has been a highlight in culture, cuisine and country.