Temple of Literature

Next stop on Wed was the Temple of Literature built in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, it was connected with the university. Scholars came to study a variety of subjects including philosophy and literature.

More shopping. Yes those are goldfish on the back of the motorcycle,

Our hotel room overlooks a lake in the center of Hanoi. In the evening we attended a performance of the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra at th Opera House, a replica of the Paris Opera House. Remember France occupied Indochina for a hundred years.