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The drive that boat – The helmsman on the Glory Cruise boat seemed like a happy chap, and seem to be enjoying his job. He had all the comforts of home in his “bridge”, including a television that struggled to pick up any programmes, and a small sleeping area. I wonder how many times he has sailed this route around Ha Long Bay, Vietnam? #HaLongBay #Vietnam #Boat #Cruise #GloryCruises (at Hạ Long Bay)

Looking the part – The boats in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, certainly looked the part. They are in keeping with the scenery. Things would look a lot worse if they were fibreglass monstrosities as opposed to these older-looking wooden boats. Long may they continue to float! #HaLongBay #Vietnam #Boat #Cruise #glorycruises (at Hạ Long Bay)

Looking back – From sea level you are able to look back up the cliff to the exit from the Surprise Caves, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. #HaLongBay #Vietnam #GloryCruises #BoatCruise #SurpriseCave #Cave #Geology (at Hạ Long Bay)

Back at the water – After a moderately tricky descent from the exit of the Surprise Caves, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam you get that down to sea level. #HaLongBay #Vietnam #GloryCruises #BoatCruise #SurpriseCave #Cave #Geology #Tourists (at Hạ Long Bay)

Sunshine and caves – As you emerge from the Surprise Caves, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, you are greeted with a stunning view. #HaLongBay #Vietnam #GloryCruises #BoatCruise #SurpriseCave #Cave #Geology #Boats #Tourists (at Hạ Long Bay)

Sense of scale – For me this shot looking back into the Surprise Caves, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, almost plays a trick on the eyes. At first glance the cave doesn’t seem to be so big and then you realise that the small dots below are people. It really gives you a sense of scale. #HaLongBay #Vietnam #GloryCruises #BoatCruise #SurpriseCave #Cave #Geology #Scale #Tourists (at Ha Long Bay, Vietnam)

Fire! – Notice anything odd in this photograph looking back into the Surprise Caves, Ha Long Bay, Vietnam? Down at the base of the big pointy rock is a fire extinguisher. Odd. The caves are made of rock, and water. What could possibly catch fire? #HaLongBay #Vietnam #GloryCruises #BoatCruise #SurpriseCave #Cave #Geology #FireExtinguisher (at Hạ Long Bay)

Exiting the caves – The exit from the Surprise Caves, Ha Long Bay,, involved a bit of a climb. #HaLongBay #Vietnam #GloryCruises #BoatCruise #SurpriseCave #Cave #Geology (at Hạ Long Bay)