Vietnam

Halong Bay

A sheltered cove on Halong Bay, Vietnam

We tied up here in order to walk around a cave. This is the view from the cave exit. Our boat is in the group on the left.

Halong Bay

Shani, Teressa, and Kat take the sun on the prow of our pleasure boat.

Bai City, Halong City, Vietnam

This was out the back window of the hotel. This frenzied construction was mirrored on the opposite side by the efforts of a Taiwanese contractor to build a beach.

Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam

With rows of electric infrastructure filling the background, this couple demonstrates Vietnam’s agriculture modernization program. Note the headgear.

Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi

There was a long line, but we moved through briskly. Fortunately, Uncle Ho had not yet been shipped out to Moscow for his yearly rejuvenation.

Behind Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi

Some officers take a load off while visiting the sights.

Colonial Governor’s Palace, Hanoi

Visiting dignitaries usually stay here. Uncle Ho’s house is in the back.

Hanoi Traffic

A typical downtown Hanoi street.

Hanoi Hilton

Our guide was unable to take us here, but he offered excellent directions. Most of the prison grounds are now occupied by a modern office tower.