Ha Long Bay

Woke early to join in the Tai Chi class which was going well till the instructor (Tony D) turned around to us which meant we had to turn away from him and wing the movements. A quick breakfast and the tender took us to explore Hang Luan cave. Option to go in a rowboat with eight or a two person kayak so we went for the kayak. Only a short paddle to reach the cave and paddle through to a small bay. There were a few monkeys around one area that people were going nuts over but I’m not a fan of them. We were back for a shower, checkout and brunch by 10.30 so a very full morning. Sat around on the front deck for a while which was very pleasant. Garven was keen to get home as he was heading up to the mountains to meet up with his family and parents for New Year so instead of the non toll roads that the company expects him to use he was going to pay for the toll himself. A quick whip around and we covered that. We did have a toilet stop at a pearl company with a demonstration on how cultured pearls are created which was really interesting. Back in Hanoi we checked in then went to do some last day shopping, Debbie got a shampoo and haircut and then we had a bite to eat. Tomorrow will be bumming around till 3 pm before heading to the airport so will wrap this trip up. Had a great time, saw some great sites, travelled with a great bunch and managed to avoid all the 77,000,000 scooters in Vietnam.Read more