Back from Hanoi, happy but exhausted. Here are a few photographs that I hope show the warmth and variety of the place and its people. I spent most of my time working with the children and staff of the United Nations International School whilst Elaine and Ellie did the tourist bit. The photograph of the soldiers and singing billboard is one of theirs. We took hundreds of shots as we all do these days so this is just a small selection of my favourites. The first weekend was a public holiday, a special celebration to mark one thousand years of Hanoi hence the flags and banners everywhere. It was manic with enormous crowds but also fascinating to see everyone out enjoying themselves, maybe I'll get to explore more of Hanoi another time.
