Our next destination is to one of the exotic lagoons at Luon Cave area. The area around Luon Cave are one of the most frequently visit sites. During the warmer seasons there would be tons of people kayaking into the lagoon area since bigger boats would not be able to get into the cave. Surprisingly, we saw some courageous tourists kayaking at this cold season too. *crazy people might catch pneumonia! The cave is a natural tunnel thrusts through a mountain’s foot which leads to the lagoon. The entrance itself gave a mysterious atmosphere. The cave serves like a shell protecting it’s precious pearl within it. Normally, the lagoon tour will be in the afternoon when the tide is low and we leave before the tide comes in. When the tides are high the water will rise sealing off the entire lagoon cave entrance. Many kayakers end up spending a night in the lagoon coz they didn’t know better. That’s pretty creepy since the whole lagoon will be in the dark since there will be no opening at all. *imagine what creatures would be in there with you… better get out before the evening comes! The Dragon Pearl junk (one of the junk under Tropical Sails) was wrecked due to the high tide. They didn’t get out on time. I think no one was hurt but the junk is history. I was in awe at the magnificent beauty of the lagoon. Crystal turqoise and unpolluted water flowing calmly as we slowly maneuver our way in. Ahhh…. When the evening is near, we harbor our junk just outside the cave like all the other junks and boats. Our guide calls it the ‘safe place’ coz the water is calm and we would be safe from hitting anything. As the sky got darker, we went on the deck to admire the colorful lights from the boats nearby playing against the water. While the cook prepare our dinner, EatAllYouCanShung still have time to pretend macho in the freezing cold night -_-”. Read all about our BBQ dinner and how our named got carved on the miniature junk HERE. To be continued at:- **** ——- ****
Continuation from:-
From The Airport
Busiest Town On Earth
Lost In Old Movie Like Town
Braving the Cold on Scenic Seascape
Natural or Man-Made Beach?
26th January 2008
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After a short stop on the beach, it was time to leave.
Deputy captain and our beloved cook
Towards the hidden lagoon
Crazy people still want to kayak in winter
Our handsome guide giving us a talk
Cool huh?
Lagoon entrance
OMG… crystal turqoise water
Safe place
Colorful lights
Idiot on the deck
Our name!
Chambers and the Mini Dicky
Note: All photos are taken with my Panasonic Lumix F8.
A pile of junk?
Hehe – simon seow. That’s very funny.
And wow. I was swept away nto the land of exotic with this post. I’m not kidding. The idea of the lagoon, and the entrance closing off at high tide, imprisoning any people who may have stayed a bit too late…leaving them in total darkness. Well. There’s a whole book in there. Or maybe a poem.
Anyway – thanks for finding me through EntreCard. I enjoy your blog very much!
simon>> ur a natural comedian hor LOL.
omyword!>> thanks so much for visiting. Glad u liked it.
Anyways Halong Bay is beautiful and exotic isn’t it. i love it so much!