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Japanese ladies enjoying expensive pho in an airport restaurant. Goodbye Hanoi! I will definitely be back. #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi #uskhanoi https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxKXckPpn-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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For some reason, the tour bus that was supposed to take us to Ha Long Bay was taking a long time to arrive. We also had to walk from our place to another pick-up point. I did this drawing of the corner shop while waiting but the bus arrived before I finished it. Had to fill in the details later in the bus. Hanoi Day 2 (1/2) #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi https://www.instagram.com/p/CpwqyzkuNdS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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At this point, I was so tired to walk with my folks who were busy looking for souvenirs. I sat in front of this nice shirt store (that ran out of shirts my size!) to rest a bit and drew. Hanoi Day 3 (6/6) #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi #uskhanoi https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxI01FvaPo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We had lunch way past schedule, so we were so happy to finally have lunch at the tour assigned restaurant. Lovely food. But the best was the Coconut Coffee for dessert. The driver was nowhere to be seen after we finished our lunch so I managed to sneak this drawing in. Hanoi Day 3 (4/5) #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi #uskhanoi https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxGSlHvueq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Temple of Literature, Main gate and Fifth courtyard. I wanted to make drawings from the Museum of Ethnology (the lovely houses!) but I kinda embarrassed my family by being late for 10 minutes at the meeting point because I lost track of time while touring the museum. Hanoi Day 3 (3/5) #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi #uskhanoi https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxFPcGvVO9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Trân Quôc Pagoda, oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. Hanoi Day 3 (2/2) #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi #uskhanoi https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxDoMAPYuV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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On the third and final day of our stay in Hanoi, we opted for a half day tour of the city. This time we were happy that our tourguide was punctual and we were first to be on the bus. But not for the other tourists who were part of the group. Some came in late, some were not in the pick-up point and one cancelled without notice! Oh well, this drawing was the view from the bus window as we waited. Hanoi Day 3 (1/2) #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi #uskhanoi #oldquarter #oldquarterhanoi https://www.instagram.com/p/CpxCEVwv473/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It's good that I also prepared several pieces of landscape paper that came in handy in drawing the lovely rock islands of Ha Long Bay. A local was looking over my shoulder as I drew these, and she started singing something I guessed was a folk song. Hanoi Day 2 (2/2) #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi #halongbay https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpwr4bLOgVf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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And here's a quick drawing of Gu Coffee's counter area. The owner noticed I was making these drawings and kindly asked if they could keep them. I said sure! They were so happy they gave us cups of their special Vietnamese coffee with salted cream sauce (must try!) #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi #gucoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqBtAJvpNW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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While resting at Gu Coffee at Hanoi Old Quarters area, I found an opportunity to do some urban sketching. Ambience was very artsy which is kinda inspiring. Their egg coffee was exquisite! Here's a quick draw of their window view. #UrbanSketchersHanoi #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #art #artph #ink #illustration #drawing #sketch #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional #hanoi #gucoffee https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqAlMzv4TE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’ve always wanted to join a sketch walk with the Urban Sketchers Manila. Fortunately, the October Sketchwalk was held at Legaspi Village on Saturday. Since I was in the area, it will be a missed opportunity if I didn’t join them. I made three ink drawings (from a balcony, in Washington Sycip park and in Legaspi Active Park). The sketchers converged at Bad Café around 3pm, for a get-together and the launch of their exhibit. So happy to see old friends from the SundayNudes group and new ones! Looking forward to join future sketchwalks! #Latag! #UrbanSketchersManila #USKManila #USKMNL #PGWPleinAir #watercolor #onlocationdrawing #usk #urbansketchers #uskregional https://www.instagram.com/p/CkH33gfJHi5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=