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Hanoi, Vietnam (2008)

We were pleasantly surprised by Hanoi. We found it a fascinating and charming combination of the old and new. There is a real sense of dynamism and optimism for the future.
Many of the streets in the old part of Hanoi are tree-lined -- a  pleasant urban environment
Many of the streets in the old part of Hanoi are tree-lined -- a pleasant urban environment
Hanoi old quarter overview  -- residential air conditioning and  water tanks are common in Hanoi
Hanoi old quarter overview -- residential air conditioning and water tanks are common in Hanoi
Many make a living through a thriving informal sector street economy
Many make a living through a thriving informal sector street economy
Mobile food market
Mobile food market
One sign of increasing independence  -- a large proportion of motorscooters are owned by women
One sign of increasing independence -- a large proportion of motorscooters are owned by women
Scooter culture
Scooter culture
Rain showers were frequent during our stay in Hanoi -- but scooter and bicycle riders are always prepared
Rain showers were frequent during our stay in Hanoi -- but scooter and bicycle riders are always prepared
An early shower does not discourage this man from his morning exercise
An early shower does not discourage this man from his morning exercise
Badminton is a popular form of outdoor exercise
Badminton is a popular form of outdoor exercise
Badminton under the benevolent eye of Uncle Ho
Badminton under the benevolent eye of Uncle Ho
Reading the newspaper -- another common form of public relaxation
Reading the newspaper -- another common form of public relaxation
Students on the 'Sunbeam bridge' across Hoan Kiem Lake
Students on the 'Sunbeam bridge' across Hoan Kiem Lake
Bridge to Den Ngoc (Jade Mountain) temple on an island in Hoan Kiem lake
Bridge to Den Ngoc (Jade Mountain) temple on an island in Hoan Kiem lake
Hoan Kiem lake is a cultural icon for the Vietnamese, linked in legend to their resistance against Chinese domination
Hoan Kiem lake is a cultural icon for the Vietnamese, linked in legend to their resistance against Chinese domination
Praying at the statue of revered Ly Thai To, founder of Ly dynasty (11th century)
Praying at the statue of revered Ly Thai To, founder of Ly dynasty (11th century)
Where are the cars in Hanoi?
Where are the cars in Hanoi?
In Hanoi, much of everyday life is lived outside on the sidewalks
In Hanoi, much of everyday life is lived outside on the sidewalks
There are many reminders of Ho Chi Minh, founding father of modern Vietnam
There are many reminders of Ho Chi Minh, founding father of modern Vietnam
Modern technology on the crumbling facade of a colonial era building
Modern technology on the crumbling facade of a colonial era building
A chat while relaxing alongside Hoan Kiem Lake
A chat while relaxing alongside Hoan Kiem Lake
Hundreds of people, many of them elderly, exercise at Hoan Kiem Lake each morning
Hundreds of people, many of them elderly, exercise at Hoan Kiem Lake each morning
Begin the day with Tai Chi at the lake
Begin the day with Tai Chi at the lake
Traditional music alongside Hoan Kiem Lake
Traditional music alongside Hoan Kiem Lake
One  motorscooter, one rain poncho -- enough for a family of four
One motorscooter, one rain poncho -- enough for a family of four
Small informal sidewalk food stalls with plastic stools for seating are very common in Hanoi
Small informal sidewalk food stalls with plastic stools for seating are very common in Hanoi
Inexpensive taxi service
Inexpensive taxi service
Chaos of electric and phone wires
Chaos of electric and phone wires
The only technology more common than a motorscooter -- cell phones seem almost universal
The only technology more common than a motorscooter -- cell phones seem almost universal
Many female street hawkers carry their goods on a shoulder pole, sometimes with significant weights.
Many female street hawkers carry their goods on a shoulder pole, sometimes with significant weights.
Open air food market in the Old Quarter of Hanoi
Open air food market in the Old Quarter of Hanoi
Another family of four
Another family of four
Teenage scooter girls chatting as they ride
Teenage scooter girls chatting as they ride
Sidewalk barber shop near the Sofitel Hotel
Sidewalk barber shop near the Sofitel Hotel
The new Hanoi
The new Hanoi
Sofitel Metropole Hotel
Sofitel Metropole Hotel
Motorscooters often transport  cargo as well as people. This tiny scooter is carrying two people as well as 200 kg in the bags.
Motorscooters often transport cargo as well as people. This tiny scooter is carrying two people as well as 200 kg in the bags.
Monument  in park near Hoan Kiem Lake
Monument in park near Hoan Kiem Lake
Dance performance as part of a large environmental action festival
Dance performance as part of a large environmental action festival
Dance performance as part of a large environmental action festival
Dance performance as part of a large environmental action festival
Environmental exhibit in front of Thap Rua temple in Hoan Kiem Lake
Environmental exhibit in front of Thap Rua temple in Hoan Kiem Lake
Is Ho Chi Minh still secretly alive?
Is Ho Chi Minh still secretly alive?
Zooming to the future
Zooming to the future
Another young family on a scooter
Another young family on a scooter
Temple of Literature -- founded in 1070 AD in honor of the Chinese philosopher Confucius
Temple of Literature -- founded in 1070 AD in honor of the Chinese philosopher Confucius
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature -- the turtles represent famous scholars of the past, students touch for good luck
Temple of Literature -- the turtles represent famous scholars of the past, students touch for good luck
Temple of Literature -- the turtles represent famous scholars of the past, students touch for good luck with their exams
Temple of Literature -- the turtles represent famous scholars of the past, students touch for good luck with their exams
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
Water Puppets at Temple of Literature
Water Puppets at Temple of Literature
Two eminent scholars at Temple of Literature
Two eminent scholars at Temple of Literature