First time in Vietnam and to the political capital.
Airport looks ok
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On the roads they start them young on bikes here.
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As with all trips, it's my habit to check out the local markets or super marts to get some snacks or drinks.
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Langauge was a problem but nothing that can't be overcome with smiles.
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Lunch was simple
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but dinner with local vietnamese friends was a feast!
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On some days: it was a loney Pho Bo dinner
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a MUST do for tourist in Hanoi: the water puppet show. It's a unique artform only in Vietnam typically perform during monsoon seasons
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the real human cast in action
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1st taste of local Americanised coffee, taste like normal drip coffee. kinda let down.
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finally had some time to try out local coffee.
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Latte using local beans: Not too bad
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Not satisfied, I searched and managed to try the No 1 coffee chain in Vietnam.
The setup was modern looking
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Full of coffee machine deco
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I ordered the Legend coffee which supposed had some civet cat coffee in it. Came nicely in a presentation tray with Mr Napoleon in it.
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You can have it hot or cold. and I tried it both ways
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A difference between machine and drip coffee. you can't see the crema but able to see the oils.
The experience was worth it. the coffee has a tinge of cocoa in it but it's really strong. Much like a double expresso. I could not sleep until wee hours in the morning...
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Lovely ladies at the counter and you can get the grounds or beans below the cafe.
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I think I may have gone a bit overboard.
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cheers
PAt
This message has been edited by patrickmaniac on 2013-06-03 20:28:29