Day One in the Saddle

Here we are in the saddle...day one in Hanoi to get used to our new mode of transport and the heat. My god the heat. And the traffic....so a simple flutter of the hand is supposed to be enough to stop the oncoming onslaught of motorbike, car and pedestrian? Amazingly...yes. Although it took us a little while, a few near death experience and slips on the cracked roads to learn this!
A short 20km ride around the three main lakes of the city showed us a different side to Hanoi life. From lily filled ponds (like above) to crazy winding back alleys to apartment blocks, this city continues to amaze all the senses at once. Perhaps the honking could subside just a little....
Here is our group for the journey down south...2 kiwis, 2 aussies, an American and Lam - our guide. Think we are going to be a pretty tight knit, sweat n story telling pack by the time we reach Ho Chi Minh.
Huge thanks to Rob and Rachel Hamil in Te Pahu, with Wayne and Paula hosting, who showed the amazing documentary 'Brother Number One' to raise money for us. You should all go out and watch it too.
More soon..time for a cool beer! Kim and Sally xx