The conical hat, an iconic symbol of Vietnam, not only offers shade, but if pulled well forward, it can turn day into night. If this conical hat is the traditional symbol of Vietnam, the motorbike has become the ultimate symbol of Vietnam today. They are seen here in incongruous juxtaposition. When one is not trying to get somewhere, or struggling to keep up with the ever increasing pace and demands of daily life in Vietnam, they are often seen catching up on lost sleep. In Vietnam, from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta, sleep is often where you can find it.