The lights of other houseboats reflecting in the water creates an enchanting atmosphere. Our crew served an excellent dinner which consisted of a large number of traditional Vietnamese dishes including seafood. This was followed by lots of fruit. The food is provided as part of the tour package but you pay for drinks. Vietnamese food is nourishing but not as tangy as Thai food. The evening meal gave us opportunity to get to know our fellow passengers much better. The boat generator is turned off at night so the only sounds are the lapping of water and the occasional passing boat. I arose early to capture the early light of dawn. Lovely pink hues mixed with cloud and water.

REGION: South East Asia > Vietnam > Halong Bay