Hoan Kiem Lake

We posed in front of Hoan Kiem Lake yesterday during our orientation tour of old town Hanoi.  We saw well over 30-40 couples getting their wedding photos at the lake and government buildings that surround the lake.

We toured some of the Old Quarter - twisty streets brimming with merchandise and food.  Scooters are everywhere and drive where there is room - sidewalks, streets, parks.  I didn't see any collisions, though, so  everyone seems to accept the chaos.

After a few hours of shopping, the jet lag started to hit me and I needed to drink some water and rest.  The rest of our class should all be here tomorrow and ready to hit the ground running (well, at least upright...).

--Jeff