One of the tunnel entrances at Vinh Moc tunnels just north of the 17th parallel.
Bombs dropped in the most militarized zone in the world. Here at the 17th parallel 90 families lived in 2km of tunnels for years
A small buddhist altar for rememberances in the DMZ zone
In Hue we entered the Imperial city through the Citadel (built 1804 6ft walls surrounded by a moat.
Lots of different kinds of greens are added to the many types of noodle soups in Vietnam. Basil, watercress, lettuces, cilantro, mints, and bean sprouts.
Dragons are seen as motifs everywhere. This one is carved in stone.
Even though its winter some grass is still alive in the Imperial palace grounds.
Offering altars are everywhere in the Imperial city.
Confucianism is more a philosophy than an organized religion. His code of a persons obligations to family, society, and state form the Vietamanese code still today.
People spend time on the streets and sidewalks playing badminton and other net sports.
The markets are filled with fresh produce, flowers, and everything one needs for life.
Different types of rice dishes are wrapped up in banana leaves for sale.
This machine makes noodles from rice, after which they are hung to dry.
Vietnam is the land of noodles, all made fresh each day are the best. Market in Hoi An.
An enterprising fellow creating flowers out of bamboo. On the street in Hoi An.
The 2 streets closest to the river in Hoi An are closed to vehicular traffic.
An old Hoi An shophouse (built around 1830) has been turned into a theater for dance troupes.
So much sea food in Vietnam. The coast line is about 2000 miles long. This dish is giant stuffed snails.
Everywhere was decorated with yellows, golds, and red for TET (Chinese new year)
Adventure Traveling with Janet and Pat 
