During our stay in Hanoi, we were constantly amazed by the volume of traffic, mainly scooters and it's not uncommon to see three people on one scooter .......
and often a family of four ......
The Temple of Literature, a 1000 year old national treasure and Vietnam's oldest university, is a tranquil place away from the noise of scooter horns......
Beautiful manicured lawns, lotus ponds and courtyards........
The 82 steles which sit on stone turtles are carved with the names of students who were awarded doctorates from 1442 to 1779.
In Vietnamese culture, the turtle is a symbol of longevity.
Outside another cyclo ..... ready for the next tourists to come along......
Our next stop was a short walk just around the corner ...... Craft Link, a non profit-making shop selling high quality textiles and supporting craft workers in rural Vietnam. How could I resist these pretty silk purses, a perfect size for clutch bags!
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| The brown one for me and two cute gifts |
