Hanoi, Vietnam
Ha Long Bay Cruise
Hanoi is located in North Vietnam as the capital of the country. It is an interesting blend of the old culture and the new. Driving in this region is deadly. Many bicycles and scooters randomly maneuver around trucks and buses where lights and signs are for guidance only. One of our adventures was a cruise in Ha Long Bay located in Ha Long City in the Quang Ninh province. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. We took a Chinese Junk Cruise on the Dragon Pearl for 4 days and 3 nights. The ship housed only 9 rooms with a staff of 7. Accommodations were nice and food was surprisingly good. Many of the guests were from Australia. The weather was a bit chilly and cloudy for April which hampered our activities somewhat, but we still have a rich experience kayaking around the many caves and visiting the floating fishing villages.
Hanoi is located in North Vietnam as the capital of the country. It is an interesting blend of the old culture and the new. Driving in this region is deadly. Many bicycles and scooters randomly maneuver around trucks and buses where lights and signs are for guidance only. One of our adventures was a cruise in Ha Long Bay located in Ha Long City in the Quang Ninh province. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. We took a Chinese Junk Cruise on the Dragon Pearl for 4 days and 3 nights. The ship housed only 9 rooms with a staff of 7. Accommodations were nice and food was surprisingly good. Many of the guests were from Australia. The weather was a bit chilly and cloudy for April which hampered our activities somewhat, but we still have a rich experience kayaking around the many caves and visiting the floating fishing villages.