Skip to main content

Hanoi - Halong Bay (UNESCO World Heritage site)



This is one of the junk boats at the wharf on Halong Bay which we will be boarding.




On board the junk boat ...... this is the kitchen, we'll be served lunch on board this boat.


Multi shaped rocks along Halong Bay ..... resemble Guilin in China


It's the beginning of winter, temperature around 20 deg C and it's quite misty.  Time difference ..... Hanoi is one hour behind Malaysia.



Twin rocks in the middle of the bay

Very scenic all along the way



Lunch served on board the junk boat, fresh seafood ...... deep fried fish, steamed clams, tofu, a vegetable dish and steamed mantis prawn



a sampan came  by our boat to sell fruits


after lunch we proceeded to Paradise island and explored the Grotto, it's an optional tour




Do you know what this is?   I know it's disgusting but I just wanted to share with you, it's roast DOG!  We managed to snap this picture when we were walking along the wet market at the Old Quarters.  The lady vendor was not happy when we took the shot.  By the way we were told that dog meat is the most expensive meat  in Hanoi, next is beef, then chicken, duck and the cheapest is pork.

Read more of Halong Bay at Wikipedia


More pictures of Hanoi in my next post......

Labels:

Comments

  1. My Little SpaceDecember 30, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Oh my god, just look at those roast dogs! Unbelieveable! I'm a dog lover so I don't think I like that one there. Gosh! Other than that the scenery is absolutely beautiful. However, thank you so much for sharing those incredible photos!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Divina PeDecember 30, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Oh, poor dog. But thanks for sharing those photos. They're beautifully taken.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Sokehah cheahDecember 30, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    Hi
    My Little Space
    Divina
    To them, dog meat is a delicacy. Poor things, so pitiful!

    ReplyDelete
  4. ElinDecember 31, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    OMG!!OMG!! I can't believe it...poor dogs! My Australian friend once told me that her Vietnamese neighbour stole her dog and roasted it and I thought she was kidding but now you really confirm the truth. They love dog meat. I will definitely live far far away from them...in case they roast my dogs for their dinner :(

    Thanks for sharing those beautiful scenery photos and those yummy food onboard the boat. Do you mind me asking how much do they charge you
    for the boat trip inclusive of the lunch provided?

    ReplyDelete
  5. Ravenous CoupleDecember 31, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    for a second thought that dog was a small suckling pig...but the tail gave it away...

    ReplyDelete
  6. Angie's RecipesDecember 31, 2009 at 4:04 AM

    I have been to Guilin, and yes, Halong Bay and Guilin do look very much alike.

    ReplyDelete
  7. penny aka jeroxieDecember 31, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    Such a beautiful place. I must make it a point to visit but I will not go near the roast dog. It is really disgusting.

    ReplyDelete
  8. MaryMohDecember 31, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Awesome food and pictures but sadly the last picture just kills all my appetite! I'm sure you had a great holiday. Happy New Year, Cheah!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Sokehah cheahDecember 31, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Hi
    Elin
    I don't know how much they charged for the boat trip and lunch, because we joined a tour and it was in the itinerary. Halong Bay is about 4 hours drive east of Hanoi. I did ask our guide and he said you can go for a back pack holiday to Halong Bay. All in our trip was RM1838 per person, with RM100 for optional tour, should be cheaper during other months, December is peak season, flew by AirAsia.

    Ravenous Couple
    Suckling pig is served flat, not standing up like that, really pity that poor dog!

    Angie
    So no need to go to Guilin now!

    Penny
    Totally agree with you. Our guide said it's a pity we don't know how to appreciate dog meat, it's a delicacy, ugh!

    Mary
    I had to post it to share knowing full well it's so disgusting. Happy New Year to you and your family too!

    ReplyDelete
  10. pigpigscornerDecember 31, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    The place is so pretty! until....the rost dog O.O oh my!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Sokehah cheahJanuary 1, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    Hi
    pigpigscorner
    Not a bad place to visit, it's an eyeopener!

    Anncoo
    Wishing you and your family a very Prosperous New Year too!

    ReplyDelete
  12. ShirleyJanuary 1, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Looks like my previous comment didnt come through, so re-posting.
    The pictures are great! Thank you for sharing the roast dog as well. Though gross, its good to know about cultures. A very happy new year to you and your family Cheah!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Sokehah cheahJanuary 1, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Hi
    Shirley
    Thanks. Happy New Year to you and your family too.

    ReplyDelete
  14. JacquelineJanuary 2, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Best wishes for a very healthy, joyous and blessed 2010 to you and your loved ones, dear friend!
    Thanks for 'taking me' along the tour - your pics are lovely, but as others have said the last one is horribly disgusting to say the least, not your capture though but.....! Even the baby duckling in your next post is another turn off for me! Nonetheless, your reason for sharing them is appreciated as we get to know what's happening elsewhere. Thanks.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Sokehah cheahJanuary 3, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Hi Jacqueline
    Thanks, Wish you and your family a Happy, fruitful and healthy New Year too! I hesitated about those postings but then just want to share it with all my friends as these are cold, hard facts! It's good to know what's happening in other countries, an eye opener.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thanks for dropping by. Please click on 'Anonymous' if you do not have a blog but do leave your name after the comment because I would like to know who you are.

Popular posts from this blog

Char Siew Pau ~ 蒸叉烧包

I have been itching to try out a Pau recipe and vaguely remember that I did make it once, long, long ago.  So I  got hold of my old file of recipes and finally managed to retrieve it.  I did it recently and must say that I'm satisfied with the result.  The texture of the Pau was soft and a bit chewy, wholesome and filling too.  Naturally, they didn't look so nice and round like the ones sold in the dim sum restaurants, but nonetheless I think homemade ones can be just as delectable as well.
58 comments
Read on for the Recipe

Yoghurt Fruitcake

T is the festive season again and the all-time favourite for X'mas is undoubtedly the ubiquitous fruit cake.  This Yoghurt Fruitcake caught my eye when I was browsing through a Food and Travel magazine.  As I've never baked a fruit cake with yoghurt before, I was very eager to try. 
14 comments
Read on for the Recipe

Marble Loaf ~ 大理石面包

  This is my first attempt at making bread with half high protein bread flour and half plain flour.  The crumb is tender and softer than with totally bread flour and it has a pleasant chew and not crumbly.  The crust stays thin and crisps up nicely and not hard to chew.  You can slice up the bread and freeze it for breakfast the next day. Marble Loaf (using 50% high protein and 50% plain flour) Ingredients For Tangzhong 15 gm (taken from total 300 gm) high protein flour 75 ml water or milk, or a mix, preferably milk Method Whisk the 15 gm flour with the 75 ml liquid in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens into a paste, about a minute or two. Let cool to room temperature before using in dough. Note :- Tangzhong can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 1 to 2 days. Use the cling wrap to touch the tangzhong to prevent it from drying in the fridge. Ingredients 135 gm high protein flour (after removing 15 gm for tangzhong). ...
Post a Comment
Read more