Halong City is a very busy port and has been for a very long time. There were so many ships, boats and barges making their way around the harbour.

We drove to Hanoi, had dinner and took the 7pm overnight train to Hue. Arriving there on Sunday morning at 9.

Early on Saturday morning, we docked near a beach and while the wise amongst us restedor swam others, including yours truly walked very slowly up 480 stops to a viewing point on one of the islands. None other than Ho Chi Minh had also made it to the top but by helicopter.

For obvious reasons I have deleted the photo of me as I admired the view! Suffice to say I needed a drink!

Irene did not HAVE to fish for supper but she did anyway.

We sat out on the deck under the new moon, relaxing and chatting with our new friends in the group.

This lady belongs to a fishing community who live on their boats. The men fish while the ladies sell supplies to people enjoyng cruises on Halong Bay.

SUNRISE