Last thoughts and photos of Vietnam

We made it back to Singapore for our last week, but I want to write a few more words about our trip.  Hanoi, Vietnam is many things. 

It is the capital of a third-world country - who needs a pickup?

It is surrounded by a tropical paradise - dip anyone?  This is the beach that we visited and the water in which we swam.

Motorbikes are ubiquitous - we've seen families of four with the mother riding sidesaddle, not really paying attention, and holding a baby.

The Vietnamese have really embraced the townhouse-style of architecture, even were there is no town.  Plus, since communications and power supply is not buried underground, the country is an electrician's dream/nightmare.

Finally, it represents a place of reflection for an American military veteran.  April 30 is celebrated as Reunification Day, or victory over America day.   All the boats in Ha Long Bay, like this one, all the government buildings, and many of the private homes fly the red flag with the gold star.

I'll keep my reflections to myself, but am happy to share them over a couple of craft brews.