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Automatic translation Monday April 27 Day 27 When we arrived in Hanoi at. 04.30, it was again an exciting experience to negotiate the price of taxi to the hotel. Henning loves this game. The first was too expensive so he was ignored and disappeared. We took two taxis in which the price was OK. When we got to the hotel we were lucky again. All but Henning and I had rooms. We agreed to meet at. 9 where some of us (men) took a long bike ride, Westlake around. The girls had other plans and I think it had something to do with shopping. Each found out where they would eat lunch. Svend, Henning, Oanh and I ate at a little place where we got a kind of hot pot where the menu consisted of meat and vegetables prepared in a frying pan on the middle table. As far as I remember we got a Tiger. The afternoon was free and we would meet again at. 19. We had talked about enjoying (eating) a hose menu at a fine restaurant located in one of Hanois dark areas. We had some discussions, but all agreed that we would stand together to try this experience. In 2001, the taxis would not run into the Quarter and we were on gåben followed to the restaurant by the guards. This year could drive the taxis to the restaurant so we were free to go. When we arrived, we were welcomed by the owner and he welcomed warmly at Henning him he had seen several times. Scene started with a kobraslange was released on the floor and a few men from the restaurant had a grip on it. After suffering the snake show slaughtered in front of us. There were snake blood collected into a glass and then some liquid from bile so now we had a red and a green liquid. Fluids were poured into something snaps and we each received a red and a green snaps. There were different sounds around the table and we had lot of fun. I think that everyone was a little skeptical, but when we had bowls were all in and just as with a musketeers ed drank all the red and then green snaps. Next came slangens beating heart on the table. According to Vietnamese custom, it should be beating heart go to the elders at the table. His was initially a bit hot on the beating heart, but did eventually and we gave it away to a Vietnamese at another table. He was very honored gift. It is hard to describe the beautiful table we sat around. There were several dishes exclusively with snake meat and let it be said right away, everything was incredibly tasty and everyone was very excited to be included. It is surely important to mention is that on the table were three different snapse, a half liter of snake, scorpion and snake. Believe it if I want all participated in the emptying of bottles and then came two more bottles on the table. Say no to anyone, but the bottles were emptied and many probably exceeded some limits, even John will probably have difficulty in explaining Connie that he likes snake snaps. Henning was a bit dizzy so he may have more than one hand down the stairs. When we got outside there was immediately some taxis ready to run us, and we were about to get into the wrong. Henning had agreed with our taxis that they should wait. It cost the staggering sum of DKK 5 per hour. The firm kept parked in the yard and one of them was aware that we came so we got out of taxis and wrong into right. We were back at the hotel. ca. 10 and all had shown clear enough to see duvets. Ingelise said behind after she had never slept so well. Thuy rang a little later after Henning fell asleep because she thought that we had just come to Hanoi (the program) but we had taken the train from Lao Cai and were thus a more days in Hanoi. I had just explained to her what we had seen that day and when Henning came to the phone, he was not awake and tried to explain to her that we were in Sapa she was very confused. I had a good experience and can Henning mob with it. Tuesday April 28 Day 28 This day we planned to include visits to the war museum and art museum. Thuy and her brother-in-law, I think he was called Huen or something like that came and met us at the hotel. 9. We were on bicycles (the girls took a taxi) to the war museum. We saw a lot of interesting history from the time of the French and the Americans. We also saw the two movies they run with reproductions of battlefields. Historically, it is an excellent experience. Then we went in together to the art museum, a building of four storeys and with a wealth of art from ancient times to now. I think it was an exciting experiences I would not have been apart and I think everyone is of the view. We ate lunch at a street children's restaurant. The afternoon was free. We ate tonight at Little Hanoi, and again we had fantastic food. The restaurant should be in all advertising. We set ourselves subsequently in small plastic chairs at the sidewalk restaurants that are part of. This is probably the biggest hub for young pakkere back and then just us. A glass of draft beer, beer drug costs DKK 1 We went to bed in good time for the day after we would have to Ninn Binh province where khoa come. Wednesday April 29 Day 29 We drove from Camellia hotel kl. 7. Khoa came together with affinity in the same spacious bus as we had the other times. We had to run for approx. 2 ½ hours to Ninn Binh province. Here we would visit the small fishing Kinga. It is a quiet place where not many tourists. The bus was parked at the place we had to eat and we waited as the person who would give us a boat trip around. 2 hours. We started with rain and slightly chilly breeze. Some had been sensible and take raincoat on, although the boat was covered. Others were given a slight cold. After the sailing trip we went for a walk around the village until lunch was ready. We had an excellent lunch with the dizzying price of 20 kroner, and a single beer. Some were later somewhat thin stomach and had to stop eating pills. I have neither in 1999, 2001 or now in 2009 stop eating pills and have not had problems with it. Those who have been forced to eat pills may have been too little schnapps, whiskey, rum or vodka for Henning has not had problems with the stomach. After lunch, we continued by bus to Hoa luu which was Vietnam's first capital of the Dinh and Le Dynasty who reigned in 900 and 1000 figure. Khoa tells part of the story and we see the two famous temples and some of the residues have been found of the old regent palace. The area is surrounded by mountains and therefore a good place to defend itself against enemies. It rained much so we were wearing our raincoats, but His enjoying rainy weather. After this tour the girls and John took the bus to our next hotel in The Long Tam Coc. Khoa and all of us were given bicycles and had a fantastic bike ride between mountains, first in the rain but later in reasonable not warm weather. The trip of approx. 10 km would be ideal for a hike. When we got to the hotel the girls had been given the keys, we were accommodated and relax stringent with a Tiger beer. Before dinner invitees Ingelise of Hanoi vodka and juice. We had dinner at. 19. It consisted of a huge buffet with everything that belongs to more than we could eat. I had to give a beer to all since it was last night before I have homes and where we were even. Kaj had made a song as the occasion was sung with great joy for the Vietnamese, and staff who sat in the restaurant. Henning also got time in the Vietnamese who sang a few songs. The evening ended with a rum and cola on the terrace. Thursday April 30 Day 30 After a good nights sleep we had breakfast at 7 floor. There was a fantastic panoramic view of lake and mountains on the horizon. This day should we go for a walk around. 2 hours in some small boats along the river between paddy fields and mountains and through caves that just is so high that we could come under. We were two in each boat and they were roet of both men and women. Video from Tam Coc. Rightclick possibly More on Tam coc Inge Lise said she was very thin stomach to attend so she did not dare take. Anne Grethe was a little bad so she jumped also. After an exciting boat trip where we had a little drizzle and those red tried to sell some of their work we would hand back to the hotel and clean our rooms. The hotel was so nice that we had to clean our rooms before lunch. Most jumped over lunch because they do not ar hungry. We had to visit two families in Phu Cu, a spin around. 2 hours. Roads were not the best, so it took a little longer. Our knowledge of the families stems from the trip in 2001 to Cat Ba where we met a young student Huy. She is now 29 years, married to a nice man who is in the military and have a little son. First we visited laws. They live entirely in the countryside in a small village where there is normally no tourists. The bus could not drive to the house so we got many eyes and greet the residents. Both parents have been in the military, his father was a kind of safety officer for the leaders, including Ho Chi Minh. Of their 5 children worked the 4 by the military. We talked a little, got water and snakes, took some pictures and greeted by. Then we drove on to the parents' house, even in a small village where the bus could not run the whole way. Parents and Khue Hang diskede up with a nice eating with beer and schnapps hose which they call wine. We welcomed the kind of approx. half syvtiden because we had a couple of hours drive to Hanoi. Because of the many roadworks drove our good driver another road so he stopped several times to ask about the road. Hinh Our driver was an extremely good driver for all trips. We were back in Hanoi around. half past eight, so after accommodation could all enjoy the evening. We live right in the middle of town with a wonderful vibrant life. His Ingelise and went on tour and Hans could not stand for a drug beer for 3000 dong, it is a glass of draft beer to 1 kr The culinary spots were prawns from one of the street kitchens. Henning and I enjoyed a beer in the room and we could from our window, consider the amazing life is on the streets in the evening. Friday 1 May Day 31.Alle could sleep long because we had at work. 10.30. Kaj and Ingrid took a nice walk around the Hoakim Lake and saw the fantastic environment that is here every morning. I think Kaj took an extra trip, he had found a lovely lady to run for, but in the run, he took her. Well no, it was shown a second day when he had with Ingrid. When we were doing breakfast there came a sudden invasion of the small restaurant. The hotel also live 22 students from an international school in Laos. I'm having packed for the return trip. Bag contains 28 kg. And there may only be around. 20 kg. I must fill a minimum of hand luggage. There is unfortunately no room for any of Hennings many kilos. Khoa Tinh and come and fetch us at the bus. 10:30 where we need to visit Mr. Thang s family in Hanoi. He owns a machine shop and showed probably a restaurant. He is married to Hong and has 2 children a boy and a girl, Kien and Sat. We eat lunch here. It's great that I just when to make the visit so I can greet niece Bich and relive the good memories I have from 2001. From now on, Kaj has promised to write home to Erik so the page can be updated continuously. Thank you for your efforts Jens Erik and I will try to report further on our wonderful experiences here in Vietnam. At Thang's laws, we need a luscious lunch. The more hardened schnapps were also stored on søheste, scorpion and bee. Strong stuff. We also sang a few songs. After lunch we went to Thang's brother-in-law and sister-in-law, where we enjoyed a good cup of tea and sweets and cake. They live in a relatively new and modern house, which was nice enough after Vietnamese relationship. After the men return, we went from zero to one afskedsøl with our outgoing editor Jens Erik, who now must travel home to attend her baby child confirmation. We wish you good trip Jens Erik On a shopping spree is Ingelise the misfortune to be hit by a moped and got some wicked scratches and abrasions, but fortunately no broken limbs. Kl. 19.00 we eat dinner at restaurant "Little Hanoi". Saturday 2 May After breakfast, there were at. 8:00 bike ride around Hanoi and surroundings for those who wanted. We were only 4 men. The others had various errands to be completed. Some acted other trains while walking around the city. We - Henning, John, Svend and I - had an eventful trip in 4 hours. The others do not know what they missed. First we came to the spot where a U.S. b 52 bomber was shot down during the Vietnam War. The wreck was still a memory of past sins. We came over Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, which we had been seeing. We saw the long rows of visitors who went 2 and 2 side by side as desciplinerede soldiers. Nobody laugh or talk or hands in pockets. Later we passed a furniture workshop where Svend certainly would enter and see and hear on the price - he proved seriously considering getting a set (2 chairs, coffee table and sofa, all in precious wood) - but to just have the approval of the woman. While he looks at the furniture, we move others to "forbryllup" on the other side of the street. Here we are treated to tea and nice. Later we find a great place where we can get off thirst. Henning also believes that we should ha 'a little one to the neck. An indeterminate dram brewed at the strange plants and animals. On the return trip falls Henning again over a newly married couples, which he obviously must have a talk with and photograph. Home again by 13.00 times. ftermiddagen free to get the last act in her house in Hanoi, when we must turn the whole day tomorrow and go to Cat Ba early Monday morning. Some, however, time was time to give Kvindemuseet a visit. In the evening we will be downloaded at. 19.00 and going to dining with Thuy, who lives with his parents. It was served a lovely dinner, where we really hyggede had touched us and our song voices once again. Video from party at Thuy. Rightclick possibly Sunday 3 May Top kl. 6.00 and two runs under the lake, where Vietnamese also exercise with running, walking, gymnastics, håndvægte, weight bars, etc. After breakfast we loaded the bus. Thu's girlfriend Kien Anh, together with Henning created a program for the day. We drive past the Vietnam's largest stadium. Morning is at pagodas and temples characters. But there was one party mood. A large bell was being restored, and the occasion was held a kind of show uninterrupted for 3 days. People who were present most older women were decking and little girls in beautiful costumes to act with song. Everywhere we were greeted with smiles and great accommodation. Later we would visit Mr. Thang. Danida has allocated money for a project where he is a kind of director and will manage the money to put some work in progress. First we were benches in one of his premises and had refreshments and a gift to each. The gifts were a kind of relief to the suspension of beautiful tree covered with silver and then gold coated. Then we were invited to lunch at low tables, so we should sit on the floor. We have Danes probably little difficulty, but we coped. Some were, however, a chair, but there was much down to the table. After lunch a half hour break, where we were treated to fruit of various kinds. After the break we were shown what the money from Danida including used. Here is a great production of altars for buddaer and goes with it put in the system. We saw the workflow from the raw wood to finished artwork. How to start with the rough strain, and how the chisel with the finest shapes up as then sanded, plastered, painted and lakeres. Everything is handmade and with an unprecedented precision. It should be noted however that by spartlingen, paint and coating bar no masks, because the smell was these materials are not safe. 40 families are here to work and earn 6-10 dollars a day 6-7 days a week. Not a princely salary, but they were happy and satisfied. On the way home so we parlementsbygningen with a corrugated roof. Henning said that the architect was formerly a seaman. Home again at 16.30 hours and time to relax before dinner kl.19.00 on the "terrace".