Halong Bay
Halong Bay, Vietnam – Day 14 (31/12/11)
Today is New Year’s Eve so to kick off the festivities we booked a 3 day cruise around Halong Bay, which was recently voted one of the worlds ‘seven new wonders of nature’ and it’s obvious why. The bay is set in tranquil turquoise waters with almost 2000 islands dotting the landscape.
It has been a wee bit chilly in Vietnam, I guess it is winter after all, so we curled up in the traditional Vietnamese Junk and enjoyed a soiree of traditional dishes that seemed to be never ending. Then we had the chance to work some of that goodness off on a kayak through the caves. We lucked out big time when an entire family of monkeys put on a spectacular show for us, swinging through the trees on island cliffs right in front of us!
We rang in the new year with a party on the boat. It was a lot quieter celebrations than we might have had in the past, and although it was rather tame, everything seemed to be right.
We fell asleep on the last evening of 2011, rocking with the waves in a quaint little chalet on the boat. 2011 was most definitely a year to be treasured. Every year i look back in amazement at all that we are blessed with. We are living out our dreams everyday in the land of Oz, travelling the globe and are surrounded by the most wonderful family & friends we could ever ask for. Life is fabulous!
Halong Bay, Vietnam – Day 15 (1/1/12)
Today has to have been the earliest I have woken up on new years day ever! We rose with the sun, bright and early to start 2012 off right. After a scrumptious breakfast (of what other than noodles!!) on the boat, we hopped off at ‘Amazing Caves’ to explore the largest cave in Halong Bay with our new friend Tun. Bet you can guess what we thought of them?! Amazing!
Then we floated to another island where we took a rad bicycle tour around the country side. It was seriously some of the most fun we’ve had on this whole trip. After a leisurely half hour pedal, we reached a tiny village and mingled with the locals and their many many puppies.
Then we floated out to sea for another kayak session around a floating fishing village. The locals are so friendly, everyone has a huge smile and a wave for us as we drift past their humble little dwellings.
We spent the last evening on Catba Island, in a ritzy hotel aptly named Hung Long, classic! Sabi and I indulged in a blissful 90 min spa session. They say that the way your start your new year is an indication of the year to come. I really hope that’s true because today has been such a fun and peaceful time exploring new adventures with my besties.
Xo Tegs
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