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From our one-day return to Hanoi there is not much to tell, as we spent most of the time relaxing and shopping. The highlight was definitely the visit of the night market, which again had a completely different dimension than the ones seen so far. But good, the city is also a little bit bigger 🙂

In summary, our first little South East Asia adventure was as we had hoped. Total cultural shock and beautiful landscapes. The only downside, of course, the somewhat annoying (and painful) injury after the accident with the scooter, but we compensated quite well, although the experience in Laos suffered a little from the consequences.

Compared to other countries we visit, the disadvantages are that in Asia, obviously, is immediately enlivened as a tourist and thus a running dollar sign for locals. To some extent is synonymous quite ok, but in the long run simply annoying. Another difference is natural and environmental protection, which is virtually non-existent. Anywhere garbage and v.a. In Hanoi, Smog! The locals simply lack a basic understanding of their wonderful nature and to preserve it, which we both had a great pity (but also expected).

Highlights were definitely the temple as well as hospitality and cordiality of the Thais, visiting the elephants, the waterfalls in Laos, the Reisterrassen of Sa Pa and the final coronation with the 2-day boat trip in the Lan Ha bay.

Unfortunately Couchurfen only worked in Thailand halfway, so we did not get as much from the lives of the locals as we are accustomed. But maybe this is better at our next visit. One thing is clear: we are coming back soon to explore the South! as shown in Fig.