Woman Selling in a Rowboat - Halong Bay, Vietnam
The Vietnamese are very creative business people. Locals load up their rowboats with snacks and drinks and hawk their Oreos, Ritz, and Pringles to the tourists. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Boats - Halong Bay, Vietnam
New boats built with an old design, these Chinese junk boats battle the craggy island outcroppings in Halong Bay. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Boat Passengers - Halong Bay, Vietnam
Australians, Japanese, Irish and Americans (us) outline our boat's passenger manifest. Together, we enjoyed two days on deck, talking, eating fresh seafood, and enjoying the the peace and quiet of the bay. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Boats and Islands - Halong Bay
Boats navigate the misty limestone islands of Halong Bay. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Relaxing on the Top Deck - Halong Bay, Vietnam
After spending two wintery weeks in Hanoi in January, we were thrilled to feel the sun's warmth in Halong Bay. We all flocked to the top deck to relax and soak it up. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Limestone Dragons - Halong Bay, Vietnam
What makes Halong Bay distinctive are the dragon-like limestone islands poking out of the water. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Chinese-Style Junk Boat - Halong Bay, Vietnam
A Chinese-style junk boat at dusk in Halong Bay. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Floating House - Halong Bay, Vietnam
There are several floating villages in Halong Bay where fishermen live and work. A food boat is docked at this floating house. Almost like having 7-11 come to your door. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Boats and Crags - Halong Bay, Vietnam
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Boats at the Dock - Halong Bay, Vietnam
Boats line up at the dock, waiting for tourists to return from the cave. Tourist boats come in different sizes and styles, from the more private boats (up to 16 people) to the group floats (30 to 40 people). Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Oreos in a Boat - Halong Bay, Vietnam
We were amazed at the availability of Oreos in southeast Asia - Nabisco must have an amazing distribution system. Oreo penetration runs from the largest of cities to the tiniest of villages. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Late Afternoon Sun - Halong Bay, Vietnam
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Anchored Boats - Halong Bay
We spent one night aboard our boat. All the boats anchored close enough to each other for safety, but far away enough that we didn't hear one another. After all the motorbike and Cathedral bells in Hanoi, we were not accustomed to the sound of silence. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Sunset Over Halong - Halong Bay, Vietnam
Another magical moment in Halong Bay... Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
Beautiful Sunset - Halong Bay, Vietnam
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Sunset - Halong Bay, Vietnam
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After Sundown - Halong Bay, Vietnam
After sundown in Halong Bay. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
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