The sunsets were absolutely breathtaking in Halong Bay. The many islands almost look like cardboard cut-outs they are so beautiful. What a beautiful way to end our trip in Vietnam.

We had a blast in Halong Bay, Vietnam. This set of remarkable islands is said to look like a dragon sliding through the waters. I think Dave looks better sliding through these waters!

Dave hiked the highest peak in Vietnam (Mt. Fansipan) with 2 Vietnamese guides. Most people hike this trail in 2 or 3 days, but Dave mastered it in 11 hours. The view from the top was breathtaking.

Jennifer with a couple of her new friends showing off their arms full of bracelets.

And, our wardrobe changed as a result of their good sales tactics.

After a while, more people caught on to how vulnerable Jennifer was and swarmed her with everything from hand embrodered belts and headbands to pillowcases and blankets. If we didn't buy right away, they would stick around for hours or follow you up the trail. We had a good time interacting with them, as seen above.

The children were beautiful and persistant. Above, 4 little girls try to sell "friendship bracelets" to the girls on our hiking trip. They knew their target in Jennifer. All they did was smile and Jennifer couldn't resist them - she left Sapa with an arm full of ribbon friendship bracelets.

Sapa, Vietnam was a highlight of our trip. We hiked along the mountains and through several of the hill tribes with Dong (pictured above) as our tour guide. She is of the Black H'mong people living among the hills just outside Sapa.

In Hanoi, we visited Ho Chi Minh's resting site and memorial. His body "lives" here on display for 8 months out of the year and "vacations" in Russia where they embalm him yearly. He was on vacation when we were in Hanoi.

Jennifer proved to work in high gear as the rains continued to fall on Hoi An. This little town in Vietnam is known for making many of the suits and clothes found in the Armani and other high end magazines. We helped stimulate the economy quite a bit here. Above, Jennifer has Ha (our tailor) measure her for a suit and a couple of shirts. Now you understand why this was Jennifer's favorite spot in Vietnam.

Hoi An was by far one of our favorite sites, however, the city flooded while we were there! Even though you would think the city would have shut down, it didn't...instead bike peddlers such as these thrived since they were the only means of transportation for tourists! Clothing and art shops continued to stay open until the water was ankle high and threatening to destroy their merchandise.

We visited the famous Cu Chi Tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City (or Siagon). The tunnel system was very elaborate and absolutly tiny - above, Jennifer demonstrates how to get inside one of the secret entrances. Even if the American soldiers could have found these entrances, they would never have been able to fit inside them.