We spent the last three days on a Junk Boat in Halong Bay exploring the numerous islands, called karsks, which make a unique landscape. We spent time with wonderful people from all over the world, kayaking and swimming in the day and drinking local rice wine on the boat at night.

Mikes walked: none because there is no land

Caves!

Kayaking!

Floating Village – around 50 families spend their lives in floating villages in Halong Bay.

Last day in Sapa hiking through scenic mountains and visiting H’mong and Red Dzao villages. This area is 3 km from China and many minority hill tribes live here.

Visiting a Red Dzao house in the village:

Happy Thanksgiving! We were on a boat the last couple days and did not have access to Internet to post an update.

For Thanksgiving we could not find an American Turkey if our lives counted on it. We searched the local markets in Sapa and were disturbed by some of the foods we found. The market made us realize how thankful we are for the Western food we eat at home, especially Thanksgiving dinner!

Miles walked: 8.7