Lightening and Concrete - Last two weeks in Vietnam

A time for reflection as we're on the last two weeks in Vietnam. Saying that, I'm not feeling very reflective, just looking forward to the big journey ahead. We've been staying in a lovely apartment, courtesy of a very generous friend who's back in France during the summer. Must say we get some fabulous views over the city, we had a fabulous lightening storm night before last. Cleared the skies, and we have the rare opportunity to see the mountains that surround the city, but only appear once or twice a year through the pollution.

So, work is all finished, thinking back for me, it's been a varied time in Vietnam, with many different "phases"... Two years in Nha Trang, six months in Hanoi, almost two years in Ha Long City and the last almost two years based in Hanoi. Will likely write a few reflective thoughts over the next few weeks, but just wanted to share with the world how "special" Vietnam really is. Last night about midnight a large concrete truck arrived next door, and began an hour long pour of concrete, with all the accompanying shouting, banging etc. To me this is Hanoi - a loud city, a population that does not mind creating as much noise and chaos at possible, at any time of the day. It goes well with the city's slogan: "Hanoi - the city of peace".