First few weeks

So the fun begins.

Glen's first day in Ho town was pretty much Australia Day 2007. Should have been riding the Alpine Classic, but these things we do............... Instead it was a quick day in the office followed by a weekend of discovering the new neighbourhood. And after several days of trying to readjust the internal compass to 'north', it was time to just give in and just go with the flow.

And flow it does.

First impressions? All the usual stuff re people, motorbikes, noise and heat. But an overarching reaction to the incredible friendliness of these people. I have said it before and I will say it again: I reckon that I could stand in the middle of a road, physically (even violently) stop a vespa rider and then proceed to have a nice conversation with them! Well, if I could speak enough Vietnamese to say what a lovely bike!

So the Tet holiday was upon the city in no time and there was an outbreak of colour and festivity that was so fun to experience. And a real potter on display - instead of the pot turning for the potter, the potter rotates around this traditional pot!

The view of the fireworks that heralded in the year of the (cute little) pig were not too bad from the sixth floor balcony!

Generally good timing to have the chance to see stuff and relax during these six days or so in February. And it was a perfect time for a visit from Liz - the first visitor received by the Norfolk get-away. A quick snap near Notre Dame Cathedral, having a bit of breakfast at one of the many Highlanders.