Christmas in Hanoi

Well today is Christmas and even in Hanoi the madness it brings is apparent. Late last night I took a quick trip out of our Hotel room only to find shopping madness all around. For a country that is only about 10% christian (catholic), they certainly love to shop it up and put on the Santa costumes.

Paula is sick so she is sticking pretty close to bed trying to get better. I have been running errands and exploring Hanoi’s Old Quarter a bit. This morning we took a few minutes and opened up the stockings we had assembled for each other. Because we spend SO much time together, we had to purposefully take an hour or two apart a few days ago so we could get some things for each other.

Paula bought me some coffee that is supposedly run through a weasel’s digestive system before being packaged…YUMMM! And a little Vietnamese style coffee filter rig. The coffee here is very good. I also have a nice new “333″ tshirt. 333 is the beer out here. Some snazzy DVDs - Battlestar Galactica Season 3 and Star Trek Original Series, Seasons 1-3. WOO!

I picked up a nice silk robe for Paula, some candy and a somewhat tight Tiger beer tank top and a few other little goodies.

Christmas, even in Vietnam!

Merry Christmas everyone, we miss everyone much, especially over these few days.

xoxoxo

More photos: http://www.chrisandpaulasworld.com/photos/v/vietnam/.

December 25 2007 09:03 am | Vietnam

4 Responses to “Christmas in Hanoi”

  1. wayne mac lean Says:
    December 26th, 2007 at 7:15 pm

    merry christmas to you and paula christopher.I hope paula is feeling better soon.What seems to be her problem?We had a quiet christmas this year.Its hard to believe it will be 2008 in just a few days.Take care and we hope you have a happy new year.miss you both love bonnie and dad oxo

  2. Aunt Phyllis Says:
    December 26th, 2007 at 11:56 pm

    Hi Paula and Chris
    Merry Christmas from all of us here on the rock.

    It’s Boxing Day and your mom and dad are here today for dinner.

    Hope you’re feeling better soon.

    Aunt Phyllis

  3. Barbara Says:
    December 27th, 2007 at 4:52 am

    Hey Paula, hey Chris
    I wish you a Merry Christmas and a great start into an amazing New Year.
    I hope I will see you sometimes in 2008!!!
    Barbara

  4. Nicole & Brian Says:
    December 28th, 2007 at 11:53 pm

    Hey Paula and Chris, Merry Christmas! It’s been a busy xmas season for us. Paula, I hope you are feeling better so you can “whoop it up” on New Years.
    Happy 2008!!!
    Nic & Bri
    xoxo

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