Hanoi and Chanthaburi
My last two days in Vietnam I spent in Hanoi . It gave me a day to visit and the second to arrive at the airport with plenty of time and tranquility. I booked a hostel in the old quarter where my host had suggested. It was a great recommendation, with many interesting places within walking distance. I woke up early, had breakfast at the hostel, and mapped out a few places nearby that I wanted to visit. My first stop was the Ngoc Son Temple, which is on a small island on a lake connected by a red wooden bridge. I walked around to take in the temple and its construction, as well as to enjoy the view of the city from the island. The next stop was a nice walk to Hoa Lo prison. I was hesitant when I added it to the map, but decided it had a lot of history and that I should visit. It was intense, showing what the locals went through during colonization and later with the war with the U.S. I walked around and read many of the posters and signboards. It also showed the resiliency of the Vietna...