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Feb. 20, 2018: Halong Bay, Vietnam

 

On a recent Exodus Travels tour of Vietnam and Cambodia, I traveled to Halong Bay; a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

1-Bay 72-Bay 8The bay, dotted with almost 2,000 islets and islands is best seen on day cruises or boats offering overnight stays. I was a passenger on the Bien Ngoc Cruise Ship where I would spend the better part of the day and the night.

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Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves including Bo Hon Island and Sung Sot Caves. Climbing stairs cut into the rock, we entered a giant room with stalactites and stalagmites. Colored lights illuminated the room and offered a beautiful backdrop for the formations. Rooms after room, up and down stairs, and along pathways, we passed breathtaking natural beauty.

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After a day of exploring and back on board the ship we watched the sun set and enjoyed a drink on the ship’s stern as the crew prepared a delicious dinner. It was peaceful and dream-like watching the other ships bob in the water as we chatted about our day in this magical place.

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