Today was day three of a three day tour to Halong Bay and Catba Island. The first day we drove to Halong city and then took a small boat to our larger boat. We cruised around the bay which is filled with beautiful islands and a mist that makes it look magical. The tour was great because not only were the sights amazing, but we were with a great group of people from many different parts of the world. After drifting around, we did a bit of kayaking and ended with a swim around our boat. That night we stayed on the boat while floating on the bay. The evening ended quite late, as there was definitely some karaoke happening, and a lot of good conversation to be had. The next day we ventured off to monkey island where the people we met actually were chased by monkeys! A bit scary, but super funny to see. After that we headed to Catba island where we stayed that night. Basically the entire trip was relaxing, beautiful, and filled with great people.
Other than our small expedition we've been staying in Hanoi. The city has been MADNESS due to the festival/generally crazy lifestyle. Take the other day for example: there was a parade in the evening which we went to go watch. After waiting quite a while the parade started. It was a group of military people marching in sync, followed by cheers. Next was a differently dressed military group, marching in sync, followed by cheering. And so on, and so on, and so on. Oh and then the floats started. First up, a large red float with a big picture of Ho Chi Mihn (might be spelled wrong... oops!) and a "Hanoi 1000 years" sign. This float was followed by a group of people with signs of Ho Chi Mihn, then people with flowers, all cheering. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
A bit of a different type of parade, but their spirits were all good.
Anyways, things have been crazy but wonderful. Tomorrow night we're off to Sapa for a motorbike/trek tour, and a homestay in one of the villages. It sounds exciting and will surely be an adventure.
Other than our small expedition we've been staying in Hanoi. The city has been MADNESS due to the festival/generally crazy lifestyle. Take the other day for example: there was a parade in the evening which we went to go watch. After waiting quite a while the parade started. It was a group of military people marching in sync, followed by cheers. Next was a differently dressed military group, marching in sync, followed by cheering. And so on, and so on, and so on. Oh and then the floats started. First up, a large red float with a big picture of Ho Chi Mihn (might be spelled wrong... oops!) and a "Hanoi 1000 years" sign. This float was followed by a group of people with signs of Ho Chi Mihn, then people with flowers, all cheering. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
A bit of a different type of parade, but their spirits were all good.
Anyways, things have been crazy but wonderful. Tomorrow night we're off to Sapa for a motorbike/trek tour, and a homestay in one of the villages. It sounds exciting and will surely be an adventure.
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