West Of The Pacific

Today we were scheduled for a full day trip to Halong Bay.  Unfortunately, it was canceled due to typhoon-like weather conditions in the Bay area.  It seems many tours are canceled at the last minute based on the weather.

From Hanoi, we were supposed to journey three hours east to Halong Bay.  On arrival, we would board a traditional Chinese-style sailing junk.  We would cruise out to an islet and climb through a series of caves and grottos, and have the opportunity to capture some amazing scenic photos.  A seafood lunch was also to be included on this trip!  Man, we are bummed!