As a new member of the Hanoi Women International Club, I was taken on a tour of the Old French Quarter in downtown Hanoi. It was amazing. Here below are some of the many sites we saw.
This, I thought, was too funny. While on a bicycle taxi I saw this guy walking down the street lean over and ask one the drivers for a lift. So this poor taxi guy not only had to peddle for the lady in the seat but also for the guy on the back of his bike.
Here is one of the many store fronts that you see along all the streets of Hanoi. The famous Budda Belly..hee hee. Apparently you want one of these in your stores and homes, it is said to bring good luck and wealth.
There used to be 4 gates leading into the City of Hanoi, but now only one stands.
Here is a typical Pagoda in Vietnam. You bring food, drinks, and money to the altar then say your prayer.
This was ( and sometimes still is) the way the old homes were used by the people. In the front of your house was where you sold your goods, the back of the house is where you made the goods. On the second floor is where you lived and invited your close friends to dine with you. The picture with the altar is on the second floor and custom dictates that you NEVER show your bottom to the altar, it is very disrespectful.
And last but not least a couple of pictures showing the "old toilets". Enjoy!! Hee Hee
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