I noticed that this gas station had the Texaco insignia. Most of the gas sold in Vietnam seems to be Mexican, from Petrolimex.
This woman is typical of the motorbikes that have basket to carry fruit and vegetables.
This man had two large television boxes. I have noticed several motorbikes carrying such boxes. I'm not sure if they are transporting televisions or if they just use the boxes to carry other things.
Our first stop was a handicraft factory. The tours seem obligated to stop at these factories which employ the handicapped in producing traditional Vietnamese items such as lacquerware.
This is an example of lacquerware.
This board shows the various processes that are used to make lacquerware.
A board is covered with a blackboard type substance and egg shell is applied in a drawn on pattern.
Artisans attach egg shell to a wooden figure.
Shell is carefully cut into various pieces with a small saw.
Boards dry and awai the lacquer.
Vats of noxious smelling lacquer is applied in several coats until the board is shiny.
There was a gift shop at the end of the tour. I bought a small toothpick holder for 48000 dong--my mother bought an identical one later in the day for 18000 doing. But I felt like I was supporting a good cause in my purchase.
This is an example of lacquerware.
This board shows the various processes that are used to make lacquerware.
A board is covered with a blackboard type substance and egg shell is applied in a drawn on pattern.
Artisans attach egg shell to a wooden figure.
Shell is carefully cut into various pieces with a small saw.
Boards dry and awai the lacquer.
Vats of noxious smelling lacquer is applied in several coats until the board is shiny.
There was a gift shop at the end of the tour. I bought a small toothpick holder for 48000 dong--my mother bought an identical one later in the day for 18000 doing. But I felt like I was supporting a good cause in my purchase.
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