People around here say that Ha Long Bay is the place where the Dragon rests. And boy, is this place majestic and beautiful.
Along this vast body of emerald water are thousands of islands that seem to have been called up from under the earth to look out over the ocean. There was a mist when we were cruising around and it just added to the overall surreal feel of the experience.
When we got there they let us choose our own junkboat. We picked the most magnificent one. (Which was not very much more magnificent than the second most magnificent one :p)
The Mist is everywhere.
On deck!
That’s our captain walking around (so who’s steering the ship?)
Dragon Kiss
There are stops on bigger islands along the way, where there are hiking trails and caves.
Badass Caveman
They’ve put lights in the caves for those of you who don’t have night vision
Move along
Well… I think there was something really interesting sticking on the rock
Ship’s cook
Shrimp for lunch
You can also hang out inside the ship’s small rooms. Same view, less chilly air.
Vendors come around and approach the boat, selling fish and fruits.
This is on one of the floating fishing villages (interesting stuff)
Of course, it didn’t take long for Johanna to take over and commandeer the ship. Arrr!
Uhm, Joh? I think home is that way?
More of Vietnam:
Hoan Kiem Lake
nindot tong dragon kiss da. the place looks awesome! murag ma-feel nimo nga mu-jump out si bruce lee ug kalit out of nowhere hehe. and mura jud mog ga-adventure, not really looking all tourist-y kay murag kamo ra ang naa sa place all to yourselves.
You should go there gilbs, I think it will be good for you 🙂