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A quick exit off the train (the others were staying on to Hanoi in our carriages, so no need to uncouple) and a short bus ride to the place where we all boarded small boats to ride through the Tam Coc caves on the Ngo Dong River. Not only are the caves a wonder, the surrounding scenery is also amazing, with limestone (Karst) crags rising straight out of the landscape. The following photos fail to do it justice.
We're going into that crack under the cliff
They all row with their feet. This lady has snacks and flowers for sale.
Local guide Zen catching up on a few Zzzzs
I was really chuffed to get this Sacred Kingfisher
Back out into the light (and torrential rain) from one of the three caves.
There are a number of short videos to watch at:-
Some made it back before the heavens opened and some had adequate rain protection. We, however, got wet - see the video.
The hotel in Hanoi was in the Old Quarter and handy to Hoan Kiem Lake; one of quite a few scattered about Hanoi. A free afternoon was very welcome.
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