FINALLY my travelling teenage son has taken photos of something other than the inside of bar. FINALLY he has been massively enthusiastic about a location, rather than the group he is travelling with. I am being a little unfair. I do believe he has managed on a few occasions to see some daylight hours and possibly even a temple.
This means that we (“We” being our collective grown up gap year team – GUGY – or should we be OAP’s – Old Age Partygoers?) have found somewhere spectacular to add to the list of places to go when we’ve got our act together (aka got rid of our children for a minute).
He sent me an email with lots of words like “amazing” in it and said that Ha Long Bay was one of the seven natural wonders of the world and that I should blog about it. “Really?” I thought to myself. Did I actually miss that? Anyway, I’ve done some research and Ha Long Bay is in fact a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination (and not just for the booze cruise my son went on), located in Quang Ninh province in Vietnam.
Absolutely stunning scenery with thousands of limestone protrusions and isles in various sizes and shapes. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments.
Just look at these photos he sent me:-
….and just to prove that I am sort of joking about what he is getting up to, here are a few photos that make me very proud (and loads that don’t – but I’m not showing you those):-
BB
May 15, 2012Beautiful they filmed top gear there football is the world language well done your son
Family Affairs
May 15, 2012Maybe you could think about punctuation if you decide to leave another comment? But thanks anyway x
Rainbow Prams
May 17, 2012Wow, they’re really photos you managed to get there! Yes your right that chap does look like he’s wearing a long tie hahahaha. Shame about the weather, it’s just not right, it’s May not November! x
Family Affairs
May 17, 2012Yes, my son took them x
Jennifer Howze
May 18, 2012Really gorgeous photos. I’m envious…
Family Affairs
May 18, 2012I know – aren’t they amazing Lx
Rennie
May 18, 2012Ha Long Bay is just the most amazing place and your son’s photos are beautiful. You definitely need to move Vietnam to the top of that list and come visit!
Family Affairs
May 18, 2012I will I will – and I’ll bring Rena!! Lx