The sun didn’t show up not even for one minute for a quick hello. The sky kept its grey garments on, leaving a veil of bluish tones to cover the pieces of land rising from the water. The water presented itself a little greenish but also liked to imitate the grey tones of the sky. … Continue reading Halong Bay is the most magical on a cloudy day
St. Joseph's Church screams I am French with all its mighty. It definitely stands out, not just because it bears resemblance to the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris - in the same Gothic-Revival style - but also because its austere grey contrasts so much with the colourful surroundings, particularly the live red that was everywhere … Continue reading St. Joseph’s Church, Hanoi – the odd one out
The ending of Hanoi's Train Street.
Contrary to the Imperial City of Thang Long, the Temple of Literature was brimming with all sorts of visitors - locals and foreigners. Regardless, I found some peace and quietness here, as I would find in any temple whilst travelling through Vietnam. The Temple of Literature is considered the first national University in the country. … Continue reading Touring Hanoi’s attractions – the Temple of Literature
There was a crowd of little children at the entrance of the Citadel and I hesitated for a moment before going in. The jet lag was almost cured, but my head was still throbbing a little, as finding peace in Hanoi can be quite a challenge. The children were noisy and errant. The caretakers were … Continue reading Exploring the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi
The Winged Bone 