Tapestry
November 11, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Our day started with a bus ride to an artisan tapestry factory before heading to Ha Long Bay.
The tapestries were absolutely beautiful, and I would have loved one - but when you're downsizing, thereRead more
Arriving Ha Long Bay
November 11, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Arrived after a 4 hour bus ride to a very busy now commercialised Ha Long Bay. So many day boat trippers and overnight boats in the bay. Ahh, the smell of diesel
Ha Long Bay boat trip
November 11, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Our dabbing Ha Long Bay was a mix of emotions. There were so many boats, people, and the smell of diesel. I was reluctant to have a swim, but I'm glad I did. The water was lovely temperature wise.
Karaoke night on board
November 11, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Dinner on board was on the open top deck tonight as the weather was perfect.
The meal was not great, but the view and company were. We also learnt how the North of Vietnam made their fresh springRead more
Morning on Ha Long Bay
November 12, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Sunrise on Ha Long Bay, a relaxing morning, then back on the bus to get back to Ha Noi for our last night.
Stopped at a pearl farm, another tapestry factory, and saw some beautiful mosaic tile wallsRead more
Last day
Nov 13–17, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
I'm going on our final tour of HaNoi city this morning.
Markets, egg coffee, and Rickshaws
Walking tour mostly, and it was amazing.
Walking tour last day
November 13, 2024 in Vietnam ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
More from our walking tour
