May 23, 2007 - Off to Ha Long Bay

Off on a small bus to Ha Long Bay. ... On our arrival at Ha Long city harbour Tan advises us that our boat is 2. ... A superb seafood lunch as we make our way to the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay. ...

May 10, 2007 - Ha Long Bay

Took an early bus and a 4 hour drive down to Ha Long Bay. ... Here we were loaded onto a Chinese Junk boat called the 'Dragon Pearl'.Took an early bus and a 4 hour drive down to Ha Long Bay. ... Here we were loaded onto a Chinese Junk boat called the 'Dragon Pearl'....

Feb 27, 2007 - Halong Bay, Vietnam

Nothing beats two days on a boat, floating around one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world.Nothing beats two days on a boat, floating around one of the most amazing natural wonders of the world....

Feb 11, 2007 - Halong Bay, Vietnam

February 11-13, 2007 We arrived back in Hanoi from Sapa at 5:30am and were able to snooze, freshen up and have breakfast at the Tamarind Cafe, thank goodness, or we would have been on the street for 2 hours! Then we hopped on a bus for the 3.February 11-13, 2007 We arrived back in Hanoi from Sapa at 5:30am and were able to snooze, freshen up and have breakfast at the Tamarind Cafe, thank goodness, or we would have been on the street for 2 hours! Then we hopped on a bus for the 3....

Oct 1, 2006 - The Hurricane over Viet Nam and our boat trip to Ha Long Bay

we had booked a tour to Ha Long Bay- east of Ha Noi- and were going on a cruise through the bay to see the beautiful and world-heritage listed limestone cliffs. ... he siad it was like 'Ha Long Bay on land'. ... EVERY company had that idea and every single person (busloads) that was meant to see Ha Long today came hear instead and we were followed all day- this means followed my loud americans all day stating everything they had just read about in their guide books as their own superior knowledge. ...

Aug 17, 2006 - Halong Bay: A Natural Wonder

Halong Bay Three thousand limestone peaks tower from the China Sea, spectacular caves, grottoes, thunderstorms, Chinese style Junks, fish boats and emerald seas make this excursion from Hanoi a 'must-do'.Halong Bay Three thousand limestone peaks tower from the China Sea, spectacular caves, grottoes, thunderstorms, Chinese style Junks, fish boats and emerald seas make this excursion from Hanoi a 'must-do'....

Aug 8, 2006 - Halong Bay - Junk Boat trip

8 August 2006 Trip to Halong Bay Off at 7:30 for 3 day and 2 nights to Halong Bay.8 August 2006 Trip to Halong Bay Off at 7:30 for 3 day and 2 nights to Halong Bay....

Jul 23, 2006 - Halong Bay Islands off the north east of Vietnam

Having just made the bus to Halong Bay spent a time catching up with everyone (Pete, James, Dean, El a couple of Kiwis I hadn't met, Phil and Taylor) not having seen them since Nha Trang.Having just made the bus to Halong Bay spent a time catching up with everyone (Pete, James, Dean, El a couple of Kiwis I hadn't met, Phil and Taylor) not having seen them since Nha Trang....

Jul 18, 2006 - Halong Bay

Frightened myself to death in the night because having slept with all the lights out, I woke up at about 6am to find the bathroom light on and became paranoid (in my slightly sleepy state) that there was a ghost in my room! When I woke up at 8am and actually got up, it turns out it was the light coming through the window! Blond moment.Frightened myself to death in the night because having slept with all the lights out, I woke up at about 6am to find the bathroom light on and became paranoid (in my slightly sleepy state) that there was a ghost in my room! When I woke up at 8am and actually got up, it turns out it was the light coming through the window! Blond moment....

Jul 16, 2006 - long time no post

Sorry to have slacked on the trip journal, but email access has been sketchy to say the least.Sorry to have slacked on the trip journal, but email access has been sketchy to say the least....

Jun 28, 2006 - Time Moves On

Hi All, We are still struggling with upload rates for posting pics.Hi All, We are still struggling with upload rates for posting pics....

Jun 26, 2006 - Halong Bay, Vietnam

Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island Monday 26th June - Wednesday 28th June Monday 26th June This morning we woke up early and stored our big backpacks in our hotels storage cupboard and took our pre packed small rucksacks then jumped in a minivan that had come to collect us and take us to our boat awaiting, for our 3 day 3 night Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island trip.Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island Monday 26th June - Wednesday 28th June Monday 26th June This morning we woke up early and stored our big backpacks in our hotels storage cupboard and took our pre packed small rucksacks then jumped in a minivan that had come to collect us and take us to our boat awaiting, for our 3 day 3 night Halong Bay and Cat Ba Island trip....