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Some photos from Vietnam

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Here are some of my pics from my time in Vietnam.

The electrical infrastructure was, for the most part, much neater than that in the Philippines.
The electrical infrastructure was, for the most part, much neater than that in the Philippines.
This is a country that runs on bikes.  In Hoi An and Hue I saw some of the country on the back of a bike and it is the best way to get around and get a real feel for the landscapes and people.
This is a country that runs on bikes. In Hoi An and Hue I saw some of the country on the back of a bike and it is the best way to get around and get a real feel for the landscapes and people.
Co-working spaces and coffee shops were the name of the game, and a lot of my posts came to you from spaces like Work Saigon, pictured here.
Co-working spaces and coffee shops were the name of the game, and a lot of my posts came to you from spaces like Work Saigon, pictured here.
Cooking on charcoal.  The street food was so delicious and affordable.
Cooking on charcoal. The street food was so delicious and affordable.
Let it not be said that the Vietnamese are afraid of LEDs.
Let it not be said that the Vietnamese are afraid of LEDs.
Ending on a bit of a sad note - responsible tourism has a massive role to play in keeping this country beautiful.  These little paper boxes with a candle can be bought in Hoi An.  They are in the hands of the purchaser for all of 30 seconds, before being placed in a river.  Non-biodegradable, they collect and drift down the river.  The mess in the morning was distressing.  All pretending to be part of a cultural celebration that they know nothing about.
Ending on a bit of a sad note – responsible tourism has a massive role to play in keeping this country beautiful. These little paper boxes with a candle can be bought in Hoi An. They are in the hands of the purchaser for all of 30 seconds, before being placed in a river. Non-biodegradable, they collect and drift down the river. The mess in the morning was distressing. All pretending to be part of a cultural celebration that they know nothing about.