Best Pirate Experience: Halong Bay in the Fog

Yesterday I did the one day Halong Bay tour. Initially I was a little disappointed - It had been raining in Hanoi and didn't look like it would be much better in the bay. But it turned out to be the best weather! Sailing on a Chinese junk ship, drifting silently through the fog along with dozens of other wooden boats, watching the islands fade in and out of visibility was surreal! It was like being in Pirates of the Caribbean! Out in the middle of the islands we kayaked through the mist among floating houses in a little fishing village and then explored a massive cave. I got some amazing photos, though I didn't bring my iPhone so you all will have to wait until I get home to see them :)

On a flight to Bangkok now, off to India to meet Betty tomorrow!

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