Happy liberation day! This is our last morning in Hanoi, so while we still have a guarantee of a free internet connection we thought it would be a good idea to update you on our journey so far...
Over the last few days we have: visited dead dignitries (Ho Chi Min Mausoleum), learned more about the "French colonialists" and the "invasion of the American imperialists", eaten "morning glory" (some kind of green veg), visited the Hanoi Hilton (and seen lots of pictures of McCain's time there), been stroked and pinched by passers by, had women pose their children with us for photos and been followed by people with camera phones, ridden on a cyclo, been called "lady" and "madam", seen beautiful pagodas and temples, inhaled so much incense that our lungs will never be the same again, visited a floating village, been touring in caves, eaten the yummiest food possible, learned how to put up mosquito nets (not so much for Jess!!), learned to think of money in terms of thousands and millions (probably not a good idea to get to used to that!) and generally had a fabulous time.
Tonight we are taking the sleeper train to Hue, which is south of Hanoi and supposed to be very beautiful. In theory we are going to be in an air conditioned, four person cabin which should be very nice, but we shall just have to wait and see!
Hope you are all well, it's lovely to hear from you so don't forget to text (although we won't reply), email, facebook, write in the guestbook on here or to send a trusty carrier pigeon
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