The Chinese firmly believe in hot water, or at least warm water. I’m not a great fan. I prefer mine chilled. Thankfully.
Visa for travel?
Looks like the woman at the Chinese embassy didn’t know what she was talking about and I actually DON’T have a valid visa for China.
Luckily, I’m one of those people that doesn’t believe what he’s told, and rather than chance it at the border, I decided to call it a day in SE Asia.
Leaving of Hanoi
Had a good look around this city. Seems a cool place – in many ways, not least because the weather was about 11 °C.

I took some photo’s and mooched the streets.
On many days it was raining, at least in the afternoon.
There are many places to eat in Hanoi. Perhaps too many.

Shopping is also good. There are many nick-nacks to be had. Prices are cheap, bargains can be struck and there is an abundance of other shops to try if the price doesn’t suit. Continue reading “Chinese Hot Water”