I MUST see this Hi there, my name is Adam Zunder and I have been tavelling Asia for the past 3 weeks. I was in Koh Rong, Cambodia about a week ago now and they had these plankton as well but unfortunately I had food poisoning and wasnt able to experience it! I was looking forward to it so much and I missed it! I was so excited to hear that Ha long Bay had these p[lankton too. Ill be there within the next week or two and I noticed that is the time you were there back in 2009. I was wondering if you could tell me where exactly you went to see the plankton or what company or agency took you to see them? This is definitely at the very top of my list so if you could let me know where I need to go to be completely blown away by this phenomenon i would SUPER appreciate it!
Thanks so much.
Cheers,
Adam
Ha Long Bay Adam, saw your comment, & I'm sorry to hear about the food poisoning - that troubled me there, too. I booked my trip to Ha Long Bay through my hostel. It was billed as kind of a party tour, we stayed on a boat for one night and camped on an island the second night. I really could not tell you the name of the island or the company. It has been such a long time. I suggest you ask around the backpacker hostels or local tour agents, specifically about the bioluminescent plankton. I'm sure someone could help give you more details. Best of luck! Becky
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Ah Paris Hi Becky,
I am taking a "senior" class at UT called the evolution of Modern Art. Several weeks ago the lecture was about Fauvism in France with Matisse, Rodin and Derain. While sitting in class I decided to repair our bedroom with the color of Matisse. I hope the Renior exhibit is still in Paris. When we were there in the summer Bill and I went to see it. Wonderful. Enjoy the city of lights. My favorite city.
Darlene
Hello Rebbeca, Lovely pictures you have posted. The Orangerie was a delight that I was almost disappointed in. After paying the 12 euro entry fee and gazing on the water lillies for about 15 minutes I thought well that was nice but really a rip off for a one trick pony. As I was heading toward the exit I saw the small sign that lead to the basement and seeking a restroom went down stairs. A lucky event spured by a full bladder. The collection was throughly enjoyable and I almost missed it.
I miss you guys! This was so fun to read. Isn't running in Paris is the best - you're distracted from your misery by all the beauty and history around you.
Farewell Have a good journey back home. That must have been a tough decision to make but as long as your happy with it that’s the main thing. I will look forward to hearing when you are off on your travels again.. Stay safe. Hx
OMG!!! FUN PARTYING!!! Wooow! The partying looks so cool. Okay, we could do without the huge waves, but still - the boat, the foods, the masquerade party!?!?!?!?! AWESOME!!! Hey, and that's a pretty shirt....did someone go shopping???
Call me when you're back in the States!
Ooooh....duck I had that in Foggy Bottom at some Chinese restaurant....I was so excited that I was getting 'peking duck' something I'd always heard about. I agree - too greasy, you treat it like a taco and it's not all that good. I'd rather Lauriol Plaza Fajita tacos. Mmmmm. Enjoyed hearing the review though.
What a Way To Go!! Sounds like you had a blast in Hong Kong. What an exciting send-off. It is great to have such good friends spread out around the globe. Hope you can return the favor for Travis one day. Can't wait to see all of your pictures. See you Monday. Love Mom
wow, what an adventure! Hi Rebecca, thanks for sharing your journey with us here! The advice you give is definitely helpful for peeps like me who hope to travel through Southeast Asia as well. Sorry to hear you got sick, but I am glad you are getting along better now. I sure hope that you will still continue on without losing site of what you intended on for your 5 month journey. I will sure to be coming back to read.
Oh yes, and how is your budget coming? Is $30/day good to get you through the day?
Haven't been able to identify the red and white flower at the top- the one that looks like velcro or maybe corn on the cob?...But I did find out that the one you labeled "flowers?" is a pitcher plant, a carnivorous plant (eats insects, not you), but only after asking a friend who's something of an expert in that field. Anyhow, it looks nice and healthy, and so do you. You must be feeling better!
Soooo....was it the raging case of unknown/exotic travller's stomach virus or facing ending your journey that made you un-afraid of birds???? I'm very impressed.
Hi Becky - I think flower market would obviously be a favorite out of those! How are the prices? After conversion, do you feel like the prices are US equivalent for the quality? Not sure how the bunny market is in Austin but how about the flowers?
Junky Boat Yeah, it was kind of disappointing, but I found out there's only one real historic junk left in Hong Kong, called the Duk Ling. Weather pending, I might try to take a cruise on it, but it has been pouring cats and dogs. Jill said the kids got their postcard, (but that was from Hong Kong, and about a week or so earlier), hope yours doesn't dawdle too long!
And after I told everybody... ...you were going out for a party on a genuine Chinese junk! Oh, well, at least it looks like you weren't riding around on some firetrap garbage scow.
Still waiting for that first postcard!
Hi Becky! Kate and Jack got their post card and we very excited! Also, thank you for printing as the kids usually give up on cursive. Glad you are having more good clean fun!
Fair play to you Hi,
I was just looking through blogs to try and get some tips for halong bay cruises when i happened across your blog. i am travelling with my husband and we have been away from home for 6 months so far, i hust wanted to say fair play to you doing all this on your own, it can be very intimidating when you are with someone let alone when you are on your own. reading your blog has also made me appreciate having someone to share this with. I hope that your feeling better soon and i have the ultimate admiration for what you are doing, i know it might not feel like it at the moment but there will be many many positive things to come out of your experiences.
good luck and don't let them grind you down
a fellow traveller
My name is Becky, and I'm a travelin' Texan who has been living in Europe for the past seven years working for the US Air Force. I've spent a lot of time in Africa & the Middle East (sorry, that was a long time ago, so no blogs), recently traveled to Southeast Asia, and have a ton more trips planned in the future.
Please enjoy reading my blog.
You'll find out very quickly that I am a bit of a smart-as*, but I am also very straight-forward, honest (no sugar-coating here), adventurous, and I can offer you good practical travel advice from time to time.
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I MUST see this
Hi there, my name is Adam Zunder and I have been tavelling Asia for the past 3 weeks. I was in Koh Rong, Cambodia about a week ago now and they had these plankton as well but unfortunately I had food poisoning and wasnt able to experience it! I was looking forward to it so much and I missed it! I was so excited to hear that Ha long Bay had these p[lankton too. Ill be there within the next week or two and I noticed that is the time you were there back in 2009. I was wondering if you could tell me where exactly you went to see the plankton or what company or agency took you to see them? This is definitely at the very top of my list so if you could let me know where I need to go to be completely blown away by this phenomenon i would SUPER appreciate it! Thanks so much. Cheers, Adam