Woke up before the birds at 5.30am when Australian time kicked in. Couldn't go back to sleep so got up early and started the day with noodle soup and 3 cups of coffee.
In vietnam coffee is served black with sweetened condensed milk. Sugar and Milk in one!
Walked through the labyrinth of the old quarter today, dodging motorbikes at every step and knocking back a steady stream of requests to purchase army-green caps with a big red communist star on top (amongst other offers for sale).
Hanoi's old quarter is divided into streets offering specific wares for sale. We strolled down roads lined with silks, wools, steels, beads, strings, mats, toys and strangely santa costumes. It's easy to get lost, but also easy to find yourself back somewhere familar.
We visited a restored historic traditional house owned back in the 19th century by a chinese merchant that sits on Ma May street, somewhere in this midst of this jungle of retail.
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