In the streets of Hanoi
holmertz
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kasianowak 2015-01-23 4:54
Hi Gert
At last I have time to have a look at your photos from Vietnam which you uploaded when I was away - I would hate to miss them! Lovely series of everyday shots and this one is especially appealing - you caught this lady in just the right moment, oblivious of you pointing a camera at her.
Those were the times to travel to Vietnam. I'm worried it will change completely before I get there.
Have a nice weekend
Kasia
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Thank you Kasia for your kind comments on this photo and the other one.
Vietnam has already changed completely but it will remain a nice country I am sure. I was there in the autumn of 93, just a few months after it had been opened for individual tourists. I returned in the spring of 95 and it was already a very different country. There were possibly ten times as many hotels and restaurants and many more people who could speak some English. In 2008 it felt like I imagine Thailand. If you want to go somewhere in Asia not spoiled by mass tourism I would suggest Bangladesh or East Timor or maybe remote parts of Indonesia (absolutely not Bali; it was hopeless already in the 70's). Tajikistan is probably relatively untouched as well. Where are you heading next time? Gert |
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Thank you for your suggestions Gert! Most of them already on the list but I'm adding East Timor as we speak.
![]() I'm planning to go to Burma this autumn and to Indonesia next year (but can't decide whether I prefer to see Mount Bromo or meet the Batak people - possibly both!). For less "exotic" locations, I'm going to Slovenia in a week and to Iceland in March. Best wishes Kasia |
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Slovenia is very nice, so you should have a good trip. Iceland seems to be a place where "everyone" is going nowadays, but maybe not in March. I have never been there though.
Have a nice time in Slovenia. Gert |
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Thank you Gert!
I've been to Iceland twice (have you seen the photo of my tent?? ![]() I didn't think you would - you told me you liked warmer places than e.g. Abisko to travel to. ![]() Kasia |
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Yes, I've seen your tent. I didn't actually remember it but I was reminded now. Sleeping in a tent, or trying to, in March should be great and comfortable. I wish you every success.
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Even in July, it was quite a challenge!
![]() I'm planning to sleep in my rental car most of the nights. I have not done it in winter so far so will see how it goes! Have you watched Into the Wild movie (or read the book)? ![]() |
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Yes I saw the movie. It was quite good. Don't tell me you are as stubborn and half crazy as that guy.
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Nah, I wouldn't burn money. It may come in handy...
![]() I liked that movie too btw. ![]() Last edited by kasianowak; 01-23-2015 at 07:23 PM. |
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