After a good night’s sleep, we started the day off with Pho for breakfast:
Roger’s gone native – Pho for breakfast, Hue.
And then explored the historic Citadel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_City,_Hu%E1%BA%BF); the Imperial City and former capital of Vietnam. It was the site of savage fighting during the Tet Offensive of 1968.
Moat surrounding the Citadel.
Main gate into the Citadel, Hue.
Tet Offensive bullet damage on the main gate, the Citadel.
Koi Pond, the Citadel.
Internal gateway, the Citadel.
Dragon detail on roof, the Citadel.
Pillar detail, the Citadel.
Window detail, the Citadel.
Bankai at the Citadel.
Reflecting urn, the Citadel.
Ancient gateway, the Citadel.
Covered walkway, the Citadel.
The Emperor’s Writing Pavilion, the Citadel.
The flag, the Citadel.
Ancient path, the Citadel.
Hidden treasures, the Citadel.
Hidden treasures 02, the Citadel.
The Postern Gate, the Citadel.
The flag 02, the Citadel.
The Postern Gate 02, the Citadel.
A series of gates, the Citadel.
Roof rain-sluice detail, the Citadel.
Dragon detail, the Citadel.
Secondary gate. the Citadel.
Secondary gate 02, the Citadel.
Bronze urn detail, the Citadel.
A quick lunch and then more exploring in Hue:
Armoire-mover, Hue.
Wood-fired oven at bread bakery, Hue.
Joss Stick factory, Hue.
Joss Sticks for sale, Hue.
Motorcycle repair shop, Hue.
Police motorcycle at repair shop, Hue.
Measuring paint pigments, Hue.
Citadel Moat on town-side, Hue.
Citadel Moat on town-side 02, Hue.
Construction support columns, Hue.
“Disco Quan Yin”, Hue.
“Disco Buddha”, Hue.
Chinese traditional medicine apothecary shop, Hue.
Creepy-kid manikins, Hue.
That evening, we splurged and had a buffet dinner at the Imperial Hotel (http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g293926-d614747-Reviews-Imperial_Hotel-Hue_Thua_Thien_Hue_Province.html). But the highlight of the evening was the rooftop Panorama Bar. Sitting in the warm tropical air, relaxing with an after-dinner drink, and smoking a cigar… what a perfect way to bring a busy day to a satisfying end.
Cigars in the Panorama Bar of the Imperial Hotel, Hue.
The view north across the Perfume River, roof of the Imperial Hotel, Hue.
The view to the west from the roof of the Imperial Hotel, Hue.
East to Hedon
East to Hedon 