This place is very different from what I expected. I knew it would be touristy, but I didn't expect this. The old quarters in Hanoi is touristy, but typically you see more locals than tourists, or least 50/50. Here there are only tourists in the downtown area, with locals working or selling stuff. No need to worry about currency, everywhere takes US dollars. They usually give change in US dollars unless really small amounts, than they give rheos. Everyone speaks English. Even the toddlers that don't look like they should be talking yet can say "buy a postcard". It's harder to ignore peddlers when they speak perfect English. Especially when they are adorable children. I already bought a guide book I didn't need. And although things aren't as expensive as Canada, they are considerably more expensive than Vietnam.
Ok enough complaining though. The temples are amazing. I quite enjoyed biking to them today. It was nice relaxing by the pool during mid day. I plan to take a tuk-tuk tomorrow am for sunrise by the temples. Well I should be going now.
2 comments:
Surprise, surprise ypu aren't the first tourist to find this place. Oh well sounds like a good holiday, bike riding and laying by the pool. Kind of hard to do that in Winnipeg or Oxford House, right now. Thanks for keeping us informed.
Dad
That place sounds interesting,definitely no swimming up here,I would be melting in temps like that.keep posting,take pics and post those too,have fun.
Mike
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