A Photo Essay: An Afternoon in the Alley


by Simone Samuels, Mar 28, 2007 | Destinations: Vietnam / Hanoi
Basket lady carrying her mobile tea stand

Basket lady carrying her mobile tea stand

Basket lady carrying her mobile tea stand
The ladies with conical hats are a classic feature on Vietnam's streets
Riding with vegetable baskets from the market
Mother with her small child balancing on the back of her bike

 

A little snapshot into the action in the Ngo (alley) outside my house. The alley is too narrow for cars but wide enough for other vehicle traffic to bring plenty of action. These photos were all taken from the balcony on a sunny Wednesday afternoon in Hanoi. Together, they capture the essence of the busy alley on any given day, as people come and go and too and fro to and from work, school and running errands. There is never a dull moment and the alley is perfect for people and vehicle watching…