Vietnam (4) - Hanoi - The capitol and Halong Bay

After Hue we got another night bus with luxuorious beds to the capitol, Hanoi. This journey was not so bad at 16hours and we surprisingly slept well. Once we arrived in the city we went sightseeing which did not last long...sights included a pagoda on an island and the Ho Chi Minh Museum and Mausoleom. You can go and see Uncle Ho's body but it was closed when we there. In Summary, Hanoi is just a big city and a gateway to Halong Bay.

The next day we went to Halong Bay and spent time walking through caves, kayaking, cycling, hiking, watching monkeys and relaxing. Halong is beautiful and iconic of Vietnam's marine environment.

Our trip to Halong Bay consisted of a one night stay on a luxury Junk boat in a bay surrounded by islands, the second night was on an island with our own bungalo on the beach, and the third night was in Cat Ba town in a nice hotel. Cat Ba was good as there was not many tourists so chilled out with great seafood. We are back in Hanoi now...heading to Laos tomorrow. One final thing: Can anyone name the fish/crab/thing in the top tank in this picture?

They look bloody weird!!!!

Sorry for posting two stories back to back but this has been the first time in ages I have had good internet.