Swan Lake.

Last weekend, we walked to Tay Ho (West Lake), the largest lake in Hanoi. It's about a 25-minute walk from our house. We had a nice lunch by the lake, then walked about for a while.

Many of the lakes in Hanoi have swan paddle boats, but Tay Ho
has by far the largest fleet.

The day was gray and slightly cool. The far shore only partially visible in the mist.

On a small peninsula attached to the causeway across the lake stands
the oldest pagoda in Hanoi. It was built almost a thousand years ago.

The rules are a bit more recent. Luckily it was cool enough
that neither of us no wear the short.

It's still an active place of worship. Very tranquil, a lovely
respite from the honking, exhaust-fouled chaos of the surrounding city.

P.