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A Photo Essay: An Afternoon in the Alley

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

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  • Image © 2007 Simone Samuels

 

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…

 

Published on 3/28/07

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Slice of life

Contributor: jonnyp [502] 7/14/08

1 of 1 people found this comment helpful.

I've been away from VN for a year now and its great to see photos of day to day life

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Thanks!

Contributor: simsam [941] 7/18/07

2 of 2 people found this comment helpful.

It's funny sometimes how what is so exciting upon arrival to a country becomes mundane and everyday. I have tried to capture that feeling I had upon arrival in Hanoi with these pictures. Thanks for the feedback!

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