Ha Noi is a city of nearly 4 million people. When we arrived in September 2002, it took us only three days to find a place to live. Our temporary home is located at Ho Ngoc Khanh ("Precious Gem Lake") in Ba Dinh district. On any given day, I can walk within a mile radius to slurp a bowl of Pho, bargain for a freshly-plucked chicken, chat with the friendly locals—and get a bike fixed on the street. If you ever visit, this is what you'll encounter in our special corner of Ha Noi. (Click on a photo to see a larger view.) Ho Ngoc Khanh ... where we live Woman at Thanh Cong Badminton Birdie Managing Construction Donuts for Pho Smiling Girl Tofu and toes Got a 'jack?' Banana Lady Who's next? Girl at the Lake Reading Room Fresh greens Let's Learn English Roadside bikeshop   Mommy and Me White peaches Busride home

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