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    Photos from Vietnam

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    Hanoi water puppet show was interesting. Views[354] Caves in Ha Long Bay. Views[496] Took a row boat around Ha Long Bay. Rowed through some caves and kayaked. Views[443] Ha Long Bay Views[356] Boarded Orchid I to sail Ha Long Bay. Views[365]
     
    Scraggley turkey award goes to this guy. Views[260] Tourists can rent the traditional costumes and take photos around the town. Views[229] Waterwheels in Cat Cat were just for show and did not appear to be patched into the grid. Views[221] The tiny village of Cat Cat. Views[246] Lunch along the way with a view of the countryside. Views[289]
     
    Some great views of the Sapa countryside. Views[240] Boarding the overnight train to Sapa. Views[278] Trang An was also the filming location of the latest King Kong Skull Island movie. There was a few movie props left over and Skull Island was overgrown with vegetation. Views[245] With its series of caves and rivers Trang An was easy to defend and difficult to attack. Views[234] Vu Lam Royal Step Over Palace served as a revolutionary base set up by Tran Dynasty's kings in an attempt to counter attack the Mongolian invaders. Views[365]
     
    The boat ride lasted about 3 hours. We helped paddle to speed things up. Views[247] Boating on the Sao Khe river in Trang An with its many temples and caves. Views[293] Entrance to Ngoc Son Temple built in commemoration of the 13th century military leader Tran Hung Dao who was renowned for his bravery in the battle against the Yuan Dynasty. Views[231] Rising Sun Bridge on Hoan Kiem Lake. Views[250] A bike ride through the streets of Hanoi. Views[249]
     
    An altar to Confucius and his disciples. Views[195] Temple of Literature or Temple of Confucius built in 1070 and was Vietnam's first national university. Views[300] A Buddhist cause and effect list displayed outside the pagoda. Views[236] One Pillar Pagoda is regarded as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples. It's designed to resemble a lotus blossom which is a Buddhist symbol of purity since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond. Views[273] City tour in Hanoi and the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh's final resting place. He's know in these parts as Uncle Ho. Views[255]
     
    After a long day of caving it was time for lunch. Views[236] Some formations had their own name. This one translated to Some massive formations. Views[192] Another cave we visited was Thien Dong Cave or Paradise Cave. Views[258] The cave is filled with stalagmites and stalactites. Views[277]
     
    The river inside the cave is nearly 9 miles long. Views[230] Pictures of the inside of this cave don't do it justice. It was enormous. Views[237] Entrance to Phong Nha Cave. With the water level so high we were very lucky to explore this cave. 15 cm higher and the boat wouldn't of been able to go in. Views[224] Arrived in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park for a 40 minute boat ride to visit Phong Nha Cave. Views[214] Crossing the 17th parallel or the border between north and south Vietnam. Apparently the battle between the two regions is painting the bridge at night to further expand the border in their favor. Views[191]
     
    Khai Dinh's tomb was very impressive with all the ceramics, glass and bronze however the price of construction didn't sit well with the people of Vietnam. Views[252] Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh located in Chau Chu mountain near Hue. He was the twelfth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Views[345] Emperor Tu Duc was a short man and thus his protectors in the afterlife must be shorter than him because he was the king. Views[240] Tu Duc's Tomb is a burial place and a place of worship dedicated to the fourth Emperor Tu Duc and his Queen. Views[242] Duyet Thi Royal Theater. Views[249]
     
    Kings Temple with ten alters inside and was a place of prayer. Views[240] Entrance to the Kings Temple in the Imperial City. Views[330] South entrance Meridian Gate to the Imperial City. Views[312] Entering the Imperial City of Hue. The city is fortified with three layers of walls. Views[254] This car was on display at the Chua Thien Mu pagoda. It was the last ride the most venerable monk Thich Quang Duc took to Siagon before setting himself on fire in protest of South Vietnam's presidents policies against Buddhism. Views[227]
     
    A monk sounding the gong. Views[225] Danielle and her spirit animal. Views[225] Pagoda of the Celestial Lady. Constructed in 1601 by the Nguyen Dynasty its regarded as the official symbol of the City of Hue. Views[214] Boarding Dragon Boats on the Perfume River. Views[333] Who doesn't love laughing Buddha? Views[242]
     
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