Hanoi

this keyboard has no left shift ... the flight from hue was smooth although they tried to rip me off on the aiport transfer fee. it was supposed to be included in the plane ticket so i just walked off saying thank you :) the guy was half of my size so i dont think he would have a chance ....

i am stying close to the "smith's street" in a dive called thu giang guesthouse. probably the simpliest place i have been so far, but has hot water :) it only 6$ a night. i have been strolling around the old quarter all day, bought few things, booked my halong bay and sapa tours and a plane ticket to bangkok. had problems finding a cd burning place but met a a cool couple from arizona (tim and cindie - www.downtheroad.org who are bicycling around the world) and tim helped me burning the cd with his laptop. they have written a book about their travel and sell it online. the sales from the book allows them to travel.

going to get some food and will hit the bed early tonite. weather is so so, no rain fortunately.