My colleague picked us up at 7 AM. Some of us went with taxi, some of us were with my
colleague. The hospital was not that far from hotel. We were lucky we went out from hotel early, otherwise we may get in traffic jam.We attended morning meeting for 1 hour and then introduced to vice director of hospital who is also chief of laparoscopy center.
Had two cases on the first day. The weather was very hot. Even we sweat in the O.R.The hospital has old buildings, combined with their new ones. How it operates is impressive! With over 20 O.R., performs more than 100 cases a day!
The vice director led the surgeries. He suggested us to visit a lake where there was a mummy turtle in the island in the middle of the lake.
At 3 PM, we had a meeting to discuss next day cases.
We didn't go straight to hotel. Instead, my other colleague walked us to the lake. It's called Hoan Kiem lake. Wasn't far from hospital. We had a chance to buy some souvenirs on the way to the lake. I bought a cap (VND 20,000) and three t-shirts with traditional embroidery (VND 110,000). Vietnamese prefer to trade using USD or VND.
T-Shirts
Bargaining
We took some pictures around the lake. Street sellers offered us same cap and t-shirts. We went further more and found stores with better stuffs. We bought key chains, fridge magnets, small embroidered purse, bracelets.
Near the lake, there's Water Puppet Theatre.
At 5.30 PM, we hung out at this cafe (Little Kitchen) because we need to break our fasting. We ordered fresh young coconut and meals. Total cost for 5 people: VND 985,000. Taste some of the meals were just standard, but I love the cakes and variety of coffee beverages they have.
Hanoi has so many cafes to hang out. I can see the influence of Europe is strong here.
Near the cafe, there are two ice cream corner. The price was soooo cheap! Range VND 3,500-8,500.
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