We're on a boat...in Halong Bay

Our cruise in Halong Bay was unbelievable! Halong Bay is a pristine national park (?) a few hours away from Hanoi that is filled with thousands of rocky islands, floating fishing villages, and amazing caves (not to mention the awe-inspiring sunsets). After all the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and Hanoi, it was extremely refreshing and relaxing to have everything planned for us, and to just be able to follow the program. The cruise was (almost) all-inclusive, and covered the five-course meals, lodging in our queen-size bed, and the many day activities. It's easier to just let the pictures speak for themselves:

Here's the view from the top deck:

Floating fishing village tour:

Relaxing on the boat before dinner:

HUGE underground cave system full of stalagmites and stalactites:

Kayaking through caves:

Beautiful sunset to end out the trip:

All in all, the cruise was amazing, affordable, and rejuvenating. Definitely the highlight of our trip (so far!)