My last day of Vietnam was spent fruitfully, with my new Vietnamese friend bringing me to shop for souvenirs and we also had lunch in a local Vietnamese restaurant. At night fall, I walked my last steps at the touristy nexus of Pham Ngu Lao, smiling and waving at the touts and xe-om drivers who greeted me with smirks, and I even had a game of Chinese chess with the construction workers.
My 18 days in Vietnam was a brand new experience for me. From the temperamental city of Hanoi, I ventured north into the Tonkin Alps after a brief visit to the piscturesque city of Ninh Binh, explored the amazing limestone karsts of Halong Bay, before departing to the Imperial City of Hue and the ancient port town of Hoi An, and eventually completing my journey in Saigon.
I lost 4 kgs, gained lots of new experiences, left a lot of footprints, and took back lots of wonderful memories! Vietnam indeed is a splendid country. :)
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