This week Kristina and I did a 2day/1night trip to Halong Bay. This was a fantastic time! The name Ha-long, which means "where the dragon descends into the sea", comes from a myth about a dragon from China who decides to make Vietnam her new home; the 1000s of rock islands were formed when she dove into the sea.
We were picked up early Monday morning for a 3 hour bus ride to the bay. Then we boarded a houseboat, where we were served a terrific lunch. We visited a cave on one of the rock islands--reminded me of Carlsbad Caverns. Later in the afternoon, Kristina and I took in the view from a sea kayak. Swimming was warm. Delicious dinner. Wonderful conversations with fellow travellers under the stars on the roof of the boat.
Halong Bay reminded me so much of Lake Powell. Only with different land masses jutting out of salt water.
Kristina and I shared a cabin that was wonderful in every sense except for smells wafting from the head's holding tank. Luckily, we had a window, a fan, and sheets that smelled like fabric softener. The next morning was spent in the sun, enjoying more talking with new friends. A seafood lunch at the marina before the ride back to Hanoi.
The whole trip was very relaxing and rejuvenating.
We were picked up early Monday morning for a 3 hour bus ride to the bay. Then we boarded a houseboat, where we were served a terrific lunch. We visited a cave on one of the rock islands--reminded me of Carlsbad Caverns. Later in the afternoon, Kristina and I took in the view from a sea kayak. Swimming was warm. Delicious dinner. Wonderful conversations with fellow travellers under the stars on the roof of the boat.
Halong Bay reminded me so much of Lake Powell. Only with different land masses jutting out of salt water.
Kristina and I shared a cabin that was wonderful in every sense except for smells wafting from the head's holding tank. Luckily, we had a window, a fan, and sheets that smelled like fabric softener. The next morning was spent in the sun, enjoying more talking with new friends. A seafood lunch at the marina before the ride back to Hanoi.
The whole trip was very relaxing and rejuvenating.
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That's incredibly beautiful!
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