Merci a tous les gens qui m'ont souhaite mon anniversaire. C'etait vraiment sympa d'avoir tous vos messages sur la route. J'ai eu un super cheesecake a la passion comme gateau d'anniversaire, deux t-shirts offer par Claudia et un porte cle par la compagnie vietjetair.
J'ai passe maintenant 3 jours a Saigon et je devrais y rester une petite semaine le temps de visiter les alentours et regler des affaires de visas.
Le contraste entre Hanoi et Ho Chi Minh Ville (meme chose que Saigon) est vraiment frappant. Saigon ressemble beaucoup plus a une ville moderne occidentale. Il y a beaucoup de hautes tours, de luxueux hotels et magasins, des neons partout, choses qu'on ne voyait pas a Hanoi.
Claudia est partie hier soir, mais tres vite j'ai rencontre des gens, un autre voyageur et des vietnamiens. C'est vraiment genial de pouvoir rencontrer des gens aussi facilement.
Thanks to all of you who wished me a happy birthday. It was very nice to receive all these messages. I had a slice of passionfruit cheesecake as a birthday cake, two t-shirts from Claudia and a key chain from vietjetair as birthday gifts :)
I have been in Saigon for 3 days now and I should be here for a week or so to have the time to make a visa and visit the region.
The difference between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is striking. There are skyscrapers, a lot of luxurious stores, lights everywhere, it sometimes reminds me a little bit of New York :'(
Claudia left yesterday but I already met a fellow traveler and some vietnamese people. It is really amazing to be able to meet people so easily
Friday, October 26, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Hoi An
Hoi An. Apres Hue nous sommes alles a Hoi An, une petite ville proche de Danang au centre ville pitoresque. La ville est tres touristique, pratiquement toutes les petites maisons du centre villes sont transformees en magasins de vetements ou en restaurant pour occidentaux. C'etait tout de meme tres sympa de se retrouver dans ce cadre beaucoup plus calme que les villes que nous avons vu jusque la. Beaucoup de magasins proposent des vetements sur-mesure tres bon marche et apparement ce sont des produits de qualite. Je me souviendrais surtout de Hoi An comme l'endroit ou j'ai goute au Durian pour la premiere fois...
After Hue we went to a small picturesque town not too far from Danang. It is very touristic but still quite charming. A lot of the houses of the center are turned into shops or tourist restaurants. It was nice to be in this quiter city after being in the crazyness of the other vietnamese cities we visited. A lot of shops offer tailored pieces of clothing of good quality for very cheap. But for me Hoi An will always be the place were I tried Durian for the first time... yummy!
After Hue we went to a small picturesque town not too far from Danang. It is very touristic but still quite charming. A lot of the houses of the center are turned into shops or tourist restaurants. It was nice to be in this quiter city after being in the crazyness of the other vietnamese cities we visited. A lot of shops offer tailored pieces of clothing of good quality for very cheap. But for me Hoi An will always be the place were I tried Durian for the first time... yummy!
Le roi des fruits:
The King of fruit:
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Hue
On a passe presque deux jours a Hue, la ville imperial. Cette ville est surtout interessante pour la visite des temples et de sa citadelle. On a loue des velos l'apres midi pour une petite balade sympa dans les alentours de Hue.On redoutait le traffic vietnamien mais on s'y est assez vite habitue. Comme tout allait presque trop bien j'ai deraille deux fois sur le chemin du retour et j'ai pu repartir grace a l'aide de quelques locaux.
We spent two days in Hue, the imperial city. The main things to see are the citadel and the emperors tombs. We rented bikes in the afternoon. At first we were a bit worried about riding in the middle of the crazy vietnamese traffic but, surprisingly, we got used to it very quickly. Everything was going too smoothly so someone decided that I will loose my chain twice on the way back. Fortunately, the locals were very helpful and we were home safe and sound before it was dark.
We spent two days in Hue, the imperial city. The main things to see are the citadel and the emperors tombs. We rented bikes in the afternoon. At first we were a bit worried about riding in the middle of the crazy vietnamese traffic but, surprisingly, we got used to it very quickly. Everything was going too smoothly so someone decided that I will loose my chain twice on the way back. Fortunately, the locals were very helpful and we were home safe and sound before it was dark.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Sapa
Les photos de Sapa. La encore des paysages incroyables, des randonnees geniales au milieux des rizieres guidees par Lala une jeune Hmong de 18 ans. Par contre je n'ai jamais vu autant de touristes au metre carre. Ca a failli ruiner nos quelques jours la bas.
Sapa. We were in an amazing place. We hiked in the middle of the rice paddies and we were guided by a young Hmong named Lala. Unfortunately this place is almost ruined by excessive tourism.
Sapa. We were in an amazing place. We hiked in the middle of the rice paddies and we were guided by a young Hmong named Lala. Unfortunately this place is almost ruined by excessive tourism.
Ha Long Bay
Des photos de la baie d'Ha Long. Nous avons fait une croisiere avec une nuit sur le bateau et une nuit dans un bungalow sur une ile. C'est un paysage unique que je recommanderai a n'importe qui. Dommage que l'experience fut quelque peu gachee par le tourisme de masse.
Ha Long Bay. We went on a cruise and spent one night on the boat and one night in a bungalow on an island. We spent 3 days in a very unique landscape and I would advise anyone to go there.
Ha Long Bay. We went on a cruise and spent one night on the boat and one night in a bungalow on an island. We spent 3 days in a very unique landscape and I would advise anyone to go there.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Sapa
On est a Sapa ou l'on passe une nuit "chez l'habitant" dans une tribu Hmong. Le confort est pourtant au rendez-vous: eau chaude, diner copieux, wifi...
La baie d'Ha Long etait vraiment incroyable. Mais apres plusieurs jours entoure principalement de touristes on se dit qu'il serait sympa d'etre dans un cadre plus authentique. On se dirige vers Hue, Hoi An et Ho chi minh. Photos a suivre
We're in Sapa where we are supposed to stay at a Hmong tribe's typical house. But surprisingly it's quite comfortable. I even have wifi to tell you about the experience now. Ha Long bay was incredible, but after several days on tourist tours we are craving something more authentic, less crowded with ignorant condescending westerners. Heading south soon. I ll post pictures soon.
La baie d'Ha Long etait vraiment incroyable. Mais apres plusieurs jours entoure principalement de touristes on se dit qu'il serait sympa d'etre dans un cadre plus authentique. On se dirige vers Hue, Hoi An et Ho chi minh. Photos a suivre
We're in Sapa where we are supposed to stay at a Hmong tribe's typical house. But surprisingly it's quite comfortable. I even have wifi to tell you about the experience now. Ha Long bay was incredible, but after several days on tourist tours we are craving something more authentic, less crowded with ignorant condescending westerners. Heading south soon. I ll post pictures soon.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Hanoi
Troisieme jour a Hanoi. Ce qui devrait etre le debut d'un long voyage demarre tres bien. En 3 jours j'ai deja rencontre plusieurs autres voyageurs, beaucoup d'entre eux voyageant seul pour de longues durees comme moi, et nous avons eu aussi la chance de rencontrer et de parler a plusieurs vietnamiens. Difficile de decrire Hanoi en quelques lignes mais inutile de dire que le depaysement est au rendez vous. Avec Claudia on se gave de Pho (soupe a la viande Vietnamienne) et on ne se lasse pas de regarder les locaux traverser au milieux du flot incessant de motos et de voitures. Demain depart pour la baie d'Ha Long, 8e merveille du monde.
3rd Day in Hanoi. It's obviously crazy out here. The food is incredibly good and cheap. I had quite few Pho (broth with meat) and a lot of fresh tropical fruit. And so far my stomach is handling it Yayyy! I met a few other backpackers who have generally been travelling around for weeks or months. I am heading to Ha Long Bay tomorrow.
3rd Day in Hanoi. It's obviously crazy out here. The food is incredibly good and cheap. I had quite few Pho (broth with meat) and a lot of fresh tropical fruit. And so far my stomach is handling it Yayyy! I met a few other backpackers who have generally been travelling around for weeks or months. I am heading to Ha Long Bay tomorrow.
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