After a long night’s travel, I arrive in Hanoi

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I take a walk beside the beautiful West Lake

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Where I stumble across this elegant pagoda

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And a reminder of more turbulent times

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Wow this is a tall house

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So much history

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And so much beauty

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I feel I could wander here forever

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But it’s too hot…perhaps a little swim will cool me off

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Best place for a swim – Ha Long Bay

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