Early start for the 12 of us that wanted to do Tai Chi on top deck at 6.15am, but wonderfully peaceful atmosphere – one for the memory banks. After early morning Tai Chi we had a light breakfast.
Some went on tender to large cave, but we relaxed watching other boats beginning to move, including tiny fishing boats.
An iconic backdrop
Sunrise
Then at 9.30, a large brunch, while we sailed back to land. We’d had excellent service on board, rounded off by crew lining up to clap us and wave goodbye.
3 hr journey back to Hanoi. Only 2 hrs to unpack/repack large cases, do any washing, shower, + be ready for fast walk through Hanoi rush hour traffic!
This was to enable “world famous” water puppet show, showing some scenes from Vietnamese history. Although we couldn’t understand the words, superb puppets, live singing & traditional instruments accompanied only 8 puppeteers operating them under water.
Finally, another coach drop at a restaurant staffed by ex-street kids (bit like Jamie Oliver did) served some of the best meals we’d had.