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Emerging from the Secret Lake  
   

Emerging from the Secret Lake

This little cave is only accessible at low tide. So the lake on the other side is hidden from the rest of the world for most of the day. Felt very intrepid entering that lake - an untouched world - that is, until we saw the 2 other boats that had beaten us too it.
Kayaking Halong Bay - Secret Lakes and Fish Farms

October 10th 2006
Today was to be a momentous day - the very first day for a Thambiratnam to ever embark on an 'adventure' holiday - well, as adventurous as a 2 day kayak trek on flat water can be considered. Yes, we were off to Halong Bay, Vietnam's most famous natural attraction, to explore underwater caves, hidden lagoons and secluded beaches, all while surrounded by spectacular water-submerged karst splendors. ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » Northeast » Quang Ninh » Halong Bay

Vietnamese Flag The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more
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