Perfume river, Vietnam

Posted by rainsocks (Singapore, Singapore) on 9 September 2007 in Landscape & Rural.

About an hour or two from Hanoi is this beautiful rural heaven for city dwellers like us.

Vietnam is definitely not all rural or backward like what a lot of people imagine. Go to Ho Chi Minh and you might think you're in Bangkok, Thailand.

But I prefer the northern Vietnam, where the clock still seems a little behind...

It's Monday here where we are, the start of a new week. Back to the diapers and purees...

But it's nice to dream a little every now and then.. dream about the past, dream about the future... just dream...

Thanks for all your comments!! I really appreciate it!

Comments (17)

Rags from Plano, United States

This really looks like heaven! I think it is a beautiful pic.

10 Sep 2007 3:58am

@Rags: Thanks, Rags!

Jessie from Japan

wow ! I dream about sitting on the boat

10 Sep 2007 4:52am

@Jessie: It's actually very hot to sit on the boat.. coz' it's a metal boat! haha..

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

wow,this is really a beautifu sight!the reflection gives a great sense of calm..i left a reply 4 u on the sponge painting post,drop by when u r free,oki?:)

10 Sep 2007 6:16am

@tyan: Thanks Tyan!

David from Melbourne, Australia

I want one of those hats!!!

10 Sep 2007 6:48am

@David: haha.. those cone hats actually make great wall decors!

Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa

This is outstanding Rainsocks!!!! That water looks like glass and the greenery is just...WOW!! Beautiful shot. Enjoy your monday and Blessings to you and your family!

10 Sep 2007 6:55am

@Mandy: Thanks Mandy! I really appreciate it!

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Another stunner! the reflection is perfect!!!

10 Sep 2007 8:30am

@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine! Looking forward to more of your Autumn series!

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Wow! what an idylic place! and a fabulous capture of this beautiful scene, that reflection is wonderful :)

10 Sep 2007 10:36am

@MaryB: Thanks MaryB! It is truly surreal there..

Rabbit from Richmond, United States

A gorgeous reflection caught here with a nice composition!

10 Sep 2007 12:39pm

@Rabbit: Thanks Rabbit!

Anthony from Singapore, Singapore

Wonderful, i like ur title here.
Let me try, i see the calm waters amidst the beautiful mountains, i feel the peace, harmonious feeling spread by the foto and would wish that i was there, like you shooting this beautiful scene.
:)

10 Sep 2007 1:17pm

@Anthony: Thanks! I didn't invent it, the name of the river is Perfume. :-) Thanks for dropping by Anthony!

Eleftheria, 9 years old, from Athens, Greece

What a beautiful place, very relaxing.
Thanks for your comment!

10 Sep 2007 3:44pm

@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: Thanks Eleftheria! Did anyone tell you that you have a beautiful name? (I'm sure you get that a lot! :-))

Lost Valley Views from Kamloops, Canada

The water is soooo still....shhhh I feel like whispering

10 Sep 2007 10:26pm

@Lost Valley Views: whisper back.... thanks... :-)

Wolfgang Prigge from Canada

It looks like the boat is floating effortless across the water, but I'm sure it is hard work for the people...

10 Sep 2007 10:36pm

@Wolfgang Prigge: you're absolutely right.. it is really hard work, especially it's always the women doing the rowing of the boat. Not forgetting how warm it was! Thanks for your comment! :-)