Vietnam 2008 - Day 5 - Ha Long Bay

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October 27th 2008

Published: October 27th 2008

Today Ha took us to Halong Bay. It was unbelieveably beautiful. My side still hurt, but I kept popping the ibuprofen I bought at a Hanoi pharmacy - 600 mgs per dose. Who needs stomach lining anyway?. I would have preferred to not have crashed, but I was delighted with the change in our itinerary. Halong Bay is a must-see. There are these funky islands that jut up from the ocean with tall hills cov... Read Full Entry

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On the beach

The boat stopped at a nice beach. The water was warm - it felt great to float.

View from up the beach

We walked halfway up the islet. I left a chunk of some vital organ on one of the steps. A lung, I think

Holding our breath

Two seconds later, we were doubled over, trying to catch our breath from climbing the steps.

Me and Ha

On the beach, near a momument to Titop, a Russian astronaut.

Junk boat at night

We were circled like prairie schooners in a cove for the night. All the boats were alight.

1st November 2008

Maureen
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Great photos and blogging Molly and Paul!! I feel like I got a flavor of the flavor you got of Vietnam! Loved the diet coke photo of Paul. Mo

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