The road to Hue begins with a drive back Hanoi and a stop at a farm.
The worker were friendly.
But this definitely very hard work.
They are growing vegetables and herbs.
We driving back to the Hanoi airport for a late flight to Hue.
School girls from a rural community. Women often wear masks to protect faces from the sun.
City of Hue in the morning. The population of Hue is just over 1 million compared to 6 million plus in Hanoi.
Visiting the ancient Citadel, constructed by the first king of the Nguyen dynasty in 1805.
There are some similarities to the Forbidden City in China.
The Ancient Citadel
Grounds of the ancient Citadel
Urn in the ancient Citadel.
Ancient Citadel
Grounds of the Ancient Citadel
Gate of Ancient Citadel
Ornate Gateway. It's one of the hottest day so far.
Kay in the Ancient Citadel
Local woodcarver at the Citadel.
Local collecting water snails in the moats around the Citadel.
Visiting the Duc Son Orphanage.
Nuns work at the Duc Son Orphanage.
Children of the Duc Son Orphanage
Children of the Duc Son Orphanage.
The Duc Son Orphanage
Dong Thuyen Pagoda
We are served a vegetarian lunch at the monastery.
It was one of the better meals.
Roaming the Dong Thuyen Pagoda.
Visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda, built in the 14th century along the Perfume River.
The Thien Mu Pagoda
Grounds of the Thien Mu Pagoda
Enjoying some free time before dinner along the Perfume River.
Having cool drinks and enjoying the scenery.
Sampling the local beer.
The bridge connecting both sides of the city.
Our hotel is across the river.
The river is active with boats.
Dongba Market in Hue. Locals can find everything they need here at this open market.
Scenes of the market.
More market scenes....
Market scene.
Busy Street in Hue.
Vendors line the streets.
Perfume River.
Streets of Hue.
