Halong Bay includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars known as Karsts. We spent two days and a night on board a traditional 'Junk' - an old fashioned boat.
Another UNESCO world heritage site; it was a great way to unwind after our time trekking in Sapa.
Covering over 43,000 hectares, the islands went as far as the eye could see, turning bluish as they faded into the haze.
Other Junks joined us in the evening, creating what is known as the 'floating city'. The guests on our boat were good fun and we had an enjoyable social evening with our first glass of wine (rice wine does not count!) since NZ... how have we survived?
A beautiful and serene place; Mel woke early to take part in the dawn Tai Chi session, Dave had planned to, but after the previous night's sleeper train (and last night's wine) his bed was just too comfy :-)
It appears Dave may have Karst himself into the revelry with a little too much abandon. Another physical geography lesson in action and fascinating too
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