Back to Hanoi

With Doug in Hanoi

The Sapa area was another one of those places we did not want to leave. With its mountainous beauty and rural setting, we felt very much at home. But alas, the time has come for us to write another chapter in this wonderful adventure. We left Sapa in a nice and somewhat luxurious 9 passenger van and arrived in Hanoi about 6 hours later after a number of 15 minutes stops along the way.

We grabbed the first taxi after being dropped off in Hanoi, to take us to our Airbnb Lakeside Studio Apartment. 

It was night time and taxi prices go up then but we were charged quadruple the amount to the shock of the people of the hotel. And this was a metered taxi, (recommended by all the reputable publications). But from the start, I noticed how fast the meter was going and kept telling Sherry something was not right. And it was not. I doubt you can go for three months without getting scammed once.

We spent a good portion of the day after breakfast, at the Vietnamese Women Museum, which highlights and catalog very well, the contribution of women in Vietnamese society and its many tribes over the years.

We ended the evening hanging with my buddy and past soccer teammate (go International FC), Doug.  He took us to a great Vietnamese/Western hangout where we shared a good sampling of Vietnamese cuisines. From there, we went to the Mojito Bar and Lounge to try one of their signature Pho cocktails. 

We had a really great time Doug, thanks a lot! What a way to end the Southeast Asia trip.

Next up: Hong Kong