I'm back :)
Had such an amazing time on my tour. Unfortunately I don't have much time to blog as I want to go to this museum before I catch my bus to the airport this afternoon.
Basically it was incredible. No picture can convey how stunning Halong Bay is. We were on an absolutely amazing boat with rooms which were nicer than lots of the hotels I have stayed in! Spent the first morning chilling on the sunbeds even though it was a bit cloudy and then did lots of jumping off the boat and swimming. In the afternoon we took kayaks out to the cave which was really fun. It was our tour guides first tour by himself so he did manage to get us a little bit lost but it all worked out as we found this cave which he didnt think anyone had been in before.
Went back to the boat for dinner - the food was absolutely amazing too. In the evening we just had a party on the boat and I was very glad I booked with the hostel as there were lots of other boats in the bay which were all silent by 10.00.
Woke up at 7.30 on day 2 and changed boats so that the people on the short tour could go back and we could go on to the beach. Can't really describe how amazing the beach was. Basically it was in the middle of nowhere and there were only 20 of us on it including all the staff. The only civilization we could see was only of the floating houses. Palm sleeping huts with little mattresses and mosquito nets, two gorgeous little puppies wandering around and surrounded by jungle. Spent the whole day chilling there, occasionally having to pinch myself when I realised where I was. In the evening we set fire to an old broken boat and all the paper rubbish and basically had a massive bonfire. The guides cooked an amazing barbeque with chicken, squid and sausages. Party on the beach. Swimming in the dark and the water was filled with plankton which sparkled when you moved. It was just incredible.
The next morning we got back on the boat and headed home. Still had an amazing 4 hours driving through the bay as no two views are the same and it just goes on forever and ever.
Back in Hanoi now and the whole thing seems a bit surreal as it was just so incredible. The people were great so I had plenty of company. And flying to Laos tomorrow so the adventures just go on and on :)
I will blog from Luang Prabang but not until tomorrow afternoon as I arrive this evening and will need to find a hotel and food before internet.
Lots of love to everyone
Chloe
Ps. Kits dont go on the internet on your phone as it will use up all your credit very very quickly. Just wait until you find internet. I know you are all having a great time so don't worry about getting in touch all the time. We can just text instead. Although please tell dad that I can't read picture messages on my phone (annoyingly) so please send regular texts. Thanks xxx
