I have to say that for all of the bad experiences I have had in Hanoi, I am actually liking it a lot right now. The city is vibrant and full of life, the Old Quarter where I am staying is chaotic and impossible to find your way around, so I end up taking a different way each time I go somewhere, and the weather is now crisp and cold, but not rainy.
At night, the city is lit up and beautiful, and the food is amazing. I will go around taking pictures today and post a bunch (I have some from Ha Long bay as well) tonight.