Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
We visited the grounds of the Presidential Palace located next to the Mausoleum. French Architecture was very obvious and Ho Chi Minhs Stilt house was located in the grounds as he believed the Palace was to grand for him.
Presidential Palace
From there we visited One Pillar Pagoda built in AD1049 built to represent a Lotus Flower. Here Meg was acosted by local Vietnamese school kids wanting their photo taken with her
Next was visit to Temple of Literature, built in 1070 during Ly Dynasty. One of Hanoi's finest architectural complex's. Founded in honor of Chinese philospher, Confucius. Consists of 5 courtyards.
Local Vietnamese girls visiting the Temple
Roof architecture of the Temple
Our last stop for the day was the Musuem of Ethnology. Here we learnt about the many (approx 54 recognised ) ethnic groups of Vietnam. A lot of the housing outside reminded me of the Polynesian stilt and Pa like houses.
Your images are gorgeous and the memories. Can't wait to read and see more ! Rosann
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