Hanoi and hoi an

Got back to Hanoi from ha long bay to explore and have the greatest dinner at green tangerine- recommended by ginger's aunt. Fantastic! ( see if you can guess street food vs dinner in pics below!) and continuing to be shocked at how cheap Vietnam is- mixed drinks that would be $15 in NYC are $2.5 here in Vietnam- that is no exaggeration- meals, taxis, entrance fees, hotels etc all crazy inexpensive.
That night Had one of the best nights at semester at sea so far- great group and Vietnam is a wonderful country.
Next morning early went to hotel hilton and the museum which was fascinating then Bridget and I were off to hoi an.

We are in heaven! Our hotel is amazing! Big pool, on the water, spa (got a mani pedi and massage for only $12 and and 50 minutes long!) and the town is incredible- huge lanterns everywhere, on the water, bridges, shops, restaurants, very local and quaint. Went to dinner at Ms Ly's (also a recommendation) which was the 2nd restaurant in hoi an from 1993- authentic, delicious and amazing people. Then we went to a few different bars for drinks! We are having the best time and never want to leave!