Vietnam Cambodia VC 91
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On our travels into the countryside outside of Hanoi City we visited a kindergarden and entertained the children with a song.
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Springroll making was in full swing as women prepared to cater for a large group at a temple complex. |
Wandering in the Bac Ha countryside we saw a slower pace of life, so different from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi.
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Geoff, Cherry and Katharine stimulate the local encomy while out in the countryside
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Hannah ponders as to which one to buy, as do the local Flower Hmong ladies
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Corn-wine maker and muscian, this gentleman gave us hospitality and entertainment in his home, our musican Katharine soon joined in. |
Before they purchase, men sample the tobacco on offer (Bac Ha market)
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This delightful lady was so surprised to receive a photo Helen had taken of her two years ago. (Bac Ha market)
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Hannah and Colin show their skill, timing perfect (Halong Bay)
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We visited an ancient pagoda near Hue - the Old Imperial capital. |
Patricia lights some insence sticks in the grounds of the Imperial City, Hue |
In just a couple of minutes this talented man scissor-cut this likeness of Geoff.
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This lady has been making these fabulous savoury pancakes for many years - we loved them!
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We dined royally in Hue - Colin and Hannah made an impressive Imperial couple
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We're in Hoi An and this is the Japanese bridge.
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We are looking forward to trying our hand at the skills we learnt at the cooking class
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Lots of smiles from Jackie and the lady with the pottery birds.
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Jill and Patricia admire the hand-made lanterns, a Hoi An specialty
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Cycling in the Hoi An countryside was just wonderful.
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Our potter Jackie, shows her skill |
Wow! Heather tries her hand at rice pancake making - well done!
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Relaxing at Hoi An beach after our bike ride.
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Exploring a market garden that employs the entire village.
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Traditional music was our entertainment at dinner.
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Beautiful Cao Dai Temple filled with worshippers.
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A colourful pagoda on Marble Mountain.
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A good catch unloaded from a basket-boat, Hoi An beach.
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Busy market - early morning Hoi An.
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Phoung, Geoff & Colin talk with this man of 80 who does free translations every day at the Central Post Office in Hoh Chi Minh City.
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Patricia enjoys a whirl with Phoung's father - great dancers.
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Relaxing with wife and daughter - our guide Phoung enjoys being home.
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Everything can and will be transported by motorbike in Vietnam.
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Colin learns how palm-sugar is made.
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Heather and Jackie in a snake embrace.
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Cruising in the Mekong Delta, a great way to appreciate the local way of life
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Roadside stalls make it so easy to shop.
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Our canal side home-stay in the Mekong Delta.
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Brick kilns march into the distance as working boats travel the Mekong
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Making the selection - snake on the menu tonight.
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We took care on this walkway.
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Farewell to Phoung and trainee guide Zou - they had been great!
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Phnom Penh Cambodia - magnificent building inside the grounds of the palace.
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Buddhist Monk at the Tuol Sleng Museum.
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Exotically decorated dancers performed for us.
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Life in a floating village
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We enjoyed watching the wedding of this young couple, so colourful.
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Looking forward to exploring Angkor Thom.
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So many amazing stone -carvings.
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Finger-like roots entwine the ancient walls of the Angkor temples.
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How bizarre!
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