Hanoi experiences

Woke up after a fantastic night sleep at the Gold Spring Hotel, very relieved to be on dry land and not be surrounded by water and not soooo much seafood! The hotel is lovely. I had breakfast with Laurentel at around 7 - juicy watermelon, potato, french toast, toast and a selection of other foods were available. The bus was a hour late, shock horror! But made it to the Museum of Ethnology, randomly walked around and saw displays and sculptures from different ethnic groups. A dragon dance was very entertaining - you could tell from the happy smiles on the children in the crowds faces :) Once we got back we were allowed free time. For most people this meant shopping. For me however I had to wait an hour for a pizza which luckily was amazing. Then I had to try explain to a non-english speaking lady at the drycleaning place that I didnt get my top back. This was a very difficult thing and after 20 mintues to my surprise she understood me enough to go get my top which had been misplaced. During this time Allison, Lewis, Lauren and Aimee waited while Hanoi decided to pour down! We tried to be fine with the rain and shopped, got soaked in the process though :( Tea was with the whole group at 69 restaurant which was quite good - a beef burger and fanny icecream went down very well. Then we went to the water puppet show which was entertaining for the people that didn't fall asleep (cough cough BEN, MICHELLE Hahaha). I found it really interesting though! Well yes that was friday the 25th waking up early for a flight tomorrow soooo bye!

Evy Schofield