After considering a myriad of options, we decided to head over to Hanoi - our primary activity being a two day cruise in beautiful Halong Bay. We enjoyed luxury accommodations on Indochina Sails which slowly made its way around this special UNESCO World Heritage Site which certainly is deserving of the designation. The mountains seemed to rise straight out of the water. We were treated to a nice hike to the top of one of the hills (top left), a morning tai-chi lesson (bottom right), and a tour of a floating village where hundreds of people live on these floating vessels (bottom middle).
One of our regrets was not having enough time to spend in this beautiful country. We did, however, get to experience a few incredible meals -- a tasty grilled fish (right side), a streetside "kabob" sandwich (bottom left). Also, we observed an impressive display of culinary knife skills on the cruise ship. It's amazing what you can make from a tomato and slices of carrots (top left).
In addition, some of our memories we shall take away: the busy and energetic night market in the Old Quarter, the welcome 65 degree weather after two weeks in the 90's (Cambodia/Thailand), and the incessant honking that happens at all hours - and at all times.
It's always sad to leave another country (especially when it is so brief). But we had a nice "taste" of Vietnam... now it's on to Chiang Mai, Thailand!
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