It's about that time . . . and this time I'm posting from Hanoi, Viet Nam!!!!
It's a beautiful and balmy 18 degrees here. I just arrived yesterday and I've already been ALL OVER the city. Last night I saw Hoan Kiem Lake and the neighborhood surrounding my hostel, and then met some crazy Canadians who also happen to be teaching in Korea, and we went out for tofu, green tea, and beer- a proper welcome to the country. Today I got up early (about 9 a.m., but I was the first out of 12 in my room up!) and rented a bike. Holy sweet Moses, I should be locked up for suicidal tendencies. There are NO road rules here. None. And bikes just ride in the middle of the road with the taxis, cars, and 230592387 motorbikes. Half a day later, I am still alive, although I won't lie, there were a few close calls. But damn, I never knew I had it in me :P Rest assured, there will be pictures forthcoming . . .
Tonight I am leaving on a jet plane . . . nah, just kidding . . . on a train, for Lao Cai, up in the far Northwest by the Chinese border. After arriving in Lao Cai, we are going to set out for a few days of hiking in the Sa Pa region. Should be pretty awesome, although I'm getting word that its colder than Hanoi . . . substanially colder. I hope I don't freeze :( I'm a beast! I'm a survivor! I'm going trekking in Northern Viet Nam! Rawk On.
On a totally separate note, I'm really glad things are cheap here (and they are WAY cheap- I had tofu, veggies, rice, green tea, and a few beers last night for dinner . . . all for less than $3). I'm going to bring home a shit-ton of goodies. Mostly for me. Mostly hippie-style clothing. Perhaps some war propoganda to go along with my NoKo posters. Love it :P
Till next time . . .
Dana <3
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