Your Hanoi trip seems like one roller coaster ride, @oneminja! Fun at times but otherwise at some point. But it must be a fun and unforgettable experience of a lifetime! π
BTW, I laughed at the "If you lose your fingers, you go hungry" note. π I have friends who have had the same problem, but they surely had a good time in Vietnam, and of course, good food and pho as well.
Cheers!
Yes, @michelleast! It WAS a rollercoaster. But all in all very interesting. And I had some goooood experiences there. Definitely not the most accessible city (maybe country) I've been to. But if you like motorbikes meets wild west meets free-for-all... you'd absolutely love it.
If you're looking for cheap (and good) eats too, Vietnam is the place to be! Everything's just part of the experience. π