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Cat Ba - Climb 2

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May 30th 2010
Climbing was solid the day before, but the next day I got an offer I couldn't refuse: deep water free solo. No ropes, no protection, just bail into the ocean. Beth and I met an English couple who were solid climbers the night before, and the 4 of us booked an all-day trip. Honestly, the pictures speak for themselves, both of the bay and of the rocks. ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hai Phong » Cat Ba Island

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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