Posted in Xcapades on Dec 29th, 2008
So far I’ve shared some glimpses of my visit to Vietnam, or Hà Nội to be more specific. Have uploaded pix of motorcyclists, Hoan Kiem Lake, etc. Not forgetting the ‘conical’ hats which hide the wearers’ faces.
Of course, there’s more in store. I shot something like 600 plus photos. That’s the beauty of digital […]
In the heart of Hà Nội, within walking distance, to the south of the bustling Old Quarter, rests a calm body of water – the enchanting Hoan Kiem Lake. Several of the city’s finest colonial buildings are located in the vicinity, including the French-styled Opera House and the History Museum.
The lake has a somewhat King […]
Posted in Xcapades on Dec 23rd, 2008
Like the elegant áo dài worn by Vietnamese women, the cone-shaped hat is also very much an integral part of the country’s culture. Weaved from palm leaves, the cone hat offers an effective protection for the wearer from the sun and rain
Judging from their khaki uniform, they are probably city council staff <Canon 350D: ISO […]
This caption story starts with the lady in high heel shoes helping to adjust her companion’s helmet strap or something. And there’s the biker waiting patiently for someone. In the foreground, a young lady placing a heavy load onto her bike. BTW this was taken outside the Đồng Xuân market. <Canon 350D: ISO 200; F/7; […]
During our stay 5D4N stay in Hà Nội, including an overnight stay in Ha Long Bay, I’d observed that Vietnamese women are a hard working lot. They’re actively involved in various trading activities. As the photos show, many women have strong necks too! They can easily balance a heavy load on their heads as they […]
As you can see, motorbikes are used for various purposes including transporting bulky and heavy goods. This was taken outside the Đồng Xuân Wholesale Market. <Canon 350D: ISO 200; F/5; 1/200 sec>
Bikers waiting in line for parking spaces…they have to pay a fee.
While waiting for the coach to pick us up outside the Đồng Xuân […]
The streets in Vietnam are crowed with bicycles and motorcycles - the main mode of transportation in this country with a population of 84 million. A report says that at end-1999 there were some 20 million bicycles and 5.6 million motorbikes. Annual sales of bicycles and motobikes are estimated at 1 million and 1.5 million […]
Fancy having a haircut in the open? In a public place with people walking past? I recall having seen roving barbers on their bicycles in my neighbourhood during my younger days. I don’t think the younger generation can see this in Malaysia today.
<Lumix FX9: ISO 100; F/2.8; 1/60 sec>
This barber also provides another […]
Posted in Xcapades on Dec 16th, 2008
Vietnam is a fascinating country. At every street and corner, you’ll probably come across a sight that’s unique to its way of life or culture. Take for instance the scene in the above photo… guess why these people - mostly foreigners - are sitting around? Well, they’re actually enjoying their bia hoi. <Canon 350D: ISO […]
There are numerous lakes in Hanoi. One of them is the Hoàn Kiếm Lake (also known as the Lake of the Restored Sword). The lake used to be part of the mighty 1,175km Red River (Sông Hồng in Vietnamese) which originates in China’s Yunnan Province and flows pass Hanoi, forming the fertile Red River Delta […]
