I’ve been seriously considering leading a tour to Vietnam and Cambodia next year. So, as I ponder this, it reminded me of the myriad photos I’ve taken throughout both of these countries. I’ve been to Vietnam 7 times (so far!) so I’ve accumulated lots of slides and digital images over the past 17 years.
The one above was taken on the streets of Hanoi, where so much of every day life takes place outdoors. These lovely women were selling flowers that were probably cut fresh that day from the nearby countryside.
Travel Well,
Beth
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Dominique says
Love the brilliant colors of the flowers. They seen to draw your eye to the foreground of the photo, while the primarily gray clothing of the women provides a neutral background to really make the colors pop.
Nice candid shot!
Gaelyn says
This capture shows a wonderful side of life in Hanoi.
Jen says
Beautiful photo! Vietnam has just recently been added to my “list” so it was a pleasant surprise to find this photo!
Amy @ The Q Family says
Lovely picture! I want to visit Vietnam and plan to go to Cambodia next year.. So I’m looking forward to hearing more about your guided tour. 🙂
Amie from Ciao Bambino says
I’d love to get to Vietman … great photo!
Sharlene says
That picture reminds me of something I would see in National Geogrpahic. Beatuiful.
Victoria says
I love Vietnamese food and was going to add Vietnam to our RTW trip for that alone! I’ll be really interested to hear how your next trip to Vietnam and Cambodia goes. Great photo!
marina villatoro says
You certainly lead a fun life. 7 times to Vietnam. I’m dying to get my first in:)
I love flowers, love them. They are a big deal in Guatemala too, you can get a dozen roses for like a buck, it’s nuts.
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Cate says
I like how the women just casually sit on the kerb waiting ever so patiently. Lovely picture.
Carolina says
This picture is so peaceful and beautiful.
jackie says
Oh, really nice shot. Vietnam is definitely on my list!
Mark H says
Market shots come up so well and the colour of the flowers certainly adds to that feel.
Lorraine says
The description of so much daily life taking place outdoors is something I wish we had more of here in the U.S. This photo makes me want to go and sell some flowers.
Christine says
thanks so much for posting this! i’m so excited to spend 4 months in Vietnam. if you plan on taking a tour there feel free to use me as your on-site researcher!!