Halong Bay

Tomorrow I take a tour to Halong Bay, the natural wonder of the North of Vietnam. Approximately three thousand islands are dotted around the Gulf of Tonkin. The islands feature caves and cliffs, and general ruggedness.
Unfortunately the visibility is forecast to be poor, but all reports suggest its still well worth having a look at it.

Halong means, 'where the dragon descends into the sea.' The legend says that a dragon ran down from the mountains and bashed his tail about, creating the islands.

I go by bus from Hanoi (about 100kms) and then on a boat, where I stay overnight. The bus will bring me back to Hanoi the next day.