Monday 13 July
We arrived at our hotel Camellia4 kl. 6:30 and had breakfast, was washed and made ready to get off at. 9. Unfortunately, we typhoon-hit, as it rained heavily throughout the ride out to a factory whose director is Thang and big brother to Kien Anh, who we met earlier. The plant is supported by DANIDA and the Danish government. It is therefore a development program for a small town with 3000 inhabitants. When we arrived at. 10:00 we started to get water and fruit while we waited for the rain would stop. It did not, however, so we drove to a restaurant where we had an excellent lunch (at least 7 dishes!) And the factory paid. We would sit on the floor as befits in Vietnam except the oldest who received chairs. For lunch, "Halida" and finally green tea. Since it is still raining we decided to visit the shops in the village anyway. First, we should just see the city Pagode, which is a religious focal point for the village, then we visited a temple in memory of the founder of the village. A 84-year-old lived in the temple and had done so in 14 years. We were fortunate to be able to see the most sacred statue of the founder, as the 84-year-old showed up with great pride. Then there was the time to visit the numerous shops, most worked in the tree including manufacture of Budhaer, horses, and similar Very exciting all together. Finally we got a gift all of the factory. Kl.15: 00, we drove back home and was home at the hotel. 16:00, except those who had errands in the city (suit, belts, shorts, etc.) Now we have peace until kl. 20:00, because when we walk off dinner. We have chosen "Little Hanoi" again, as they serve excellent food.
Welcome at the factory in Kien Anh:
Thang and Anh Kien:
Free lunch at the restaurant:
The small village Pagode:
The most sacred spaces opened by 84-year-old custodian. We see a statue of the founder of the village:
Lots of wood crafts in the little village:
Traffic Chaos in Hanoi:
