More karsts

Yesterday I took my last excursion in Vietnam - a trip to Trang An which is supposed to be Ha Long Bay on land.  In many ways Ha Long Bay reminded me of Yosemite Valley on water.  We drifted along or kayaked between towering limestone formations that reminded me of the granite walls of Yosemite.  On land, the similarity was more striking, although we ended up back in boats.  We rowed along a peaceful river between and under the karsts, into caves that were barely higher than our heads.  Many of the rowers preferred to use their feet which was pretty amazing as well.

A boat disappearing into a cave

Entering a cave

Exiting back into the light

Rowing with feet

More karsts

Entering another cave

More foot rowing