The markets in Hanoi were an absolute delight, bursting with vibrant colours and and fantastic smells. Much of what we saw seemed fantastically exotic - I could only recognise about half of the fruits, vegetables and roots on sale. We took some surreptitious photos at a covered market off Pho Ly Thuong Kiet:
A typical transaction (note use of motorbike helmet as shopping basket - very eco-friendly):
Or you might prefer just to drive your motorbike straight into the market:
We'll be back to kit out the kitchen:
Rotisserie dog anyone? Possibly the only thing I could never bring myself to eat:
My favourite Longans - about 10 cents a kilo:
Thats all from Vietnam, at least until I've found an excuse to go back. Watch out for a fresh spring roll recipe on Jifflings in the new year.
A typical transaction (note use of motorbike helmet as shopping basket - very eco-friendly):
Or you might prefer just to drive your motorbike straight into the market:
We'll be back to kit out the kitchen:
Rotisserie dog anyone? Possibly the only thing I could never bring myself to eat:
My favourite Longans - about 10 cents a kilo:
Thats all from Vietnam, at least until I've found an excuse to go back. Watch out for a fresh spring roll recipe on Jifflings in the new year.
