Hoan Kiem Lake District

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Morning light on Halong Bay was sublime.  The ever present fog and mist had briefly dissipated. Nothing but beauty to be found in every direction.

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Our first stop of the morning was on an island which from exterior appearances looked like every other one in the bay. After climbing up its side, however,  we passed through a small opening which revealed a massive cave. It seemed to consume the entire interior of the karst. I didn’t have a flash but made use of my flashlight to illuminate the fascinating features of this underground world.

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After exploring the cave, we enjoyed a brief walk on the island’s small beach while the tender from our ship was sent to retrieve us.

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Small boats, occupied primarily with fishing, were to be found around every karst. Occasionally, we spotted cigarette smugglers bound for China seeking to avoid import taxes.  Little doubt that other contraband also passes this way.

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We arrived in the Hoan Kiem Lake District with ample time to tour the area with Kyle who had yet to see any parts of Hanoi.  He proved to be a popular attraction with the young ladies who were keen on having their picture taken with him. Kyle did not seem to mind the attention. After dinner we went searching for dessert. Jeanine, using her exotic food locating super powers, sniffed out a fantastic little ice cream parlor where we suspended our otherwise healthy eating regime for a moment of bliss. The remainder of the evening was spent walking off the caloric damage while enjoying the illuminated night scene surrounding the lake.

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