There are lot of construction work urban development projects going on
in Hanoi.
Hanoi scenery.
Building style and advertising in Hanoi.
Traffic in Hanoi is dominated by scooters that have replaced bikes.
Lakes with green areas are essential part of Hanoi.
Technical Tour to Ha Long Bay
One day technical tour to Ha Long Bay was part of the conference
programme attracting also spouses and younger surveyors.
On the way to Ha Long Bay it was possible to see the agriculture and
landscape in northern Vietnam.
Vietnam countryside.
The harbour in Ha Long Bay:
Junks in the harbour in Ha Long Bay.
The scenery in Ha Long Bay is unique - included in the World Heritage
list and candidate for the seven wonders of nature.
Local floating fishing village.
Shopping in Ha Long Bay.
Local supermarket.
On the tour it was possible to enjoy the scenery and discuss business:
Kauko Viitanen, Chair of Comm. 9, Chryssy Potsiou, Chair
of Comm. 3 and Chris Paresi, ITC.
Dr. Chryssy Potsiou, Chair of Comm. 3 and Prof. Dalal S.
Alnaggar, FIG Vice President.
Part of the group was able to see the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay.
Entering the cave...
... and a view from inside.
Opportunity for swimming.
Overnight on a junk.
On the way to see the hidden lagoon...
... and entering through a cave.
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