Just logged on and we've had so many e-mails about the accident that the Shadow had in Ha Long Bay that I thought I'd drop a quick note to say we are fine.
As you can see from these pics (sent to us by a fellow passenger) we have had no problems at all in this port although the fog has been a challenge for our crew. Sadly, it was our sister ship that had a freighter "kiss its bow" but by all reports tonight she is fine and quite seaworthy!! A little dent and some paint scratches they say! Ken and Peter repeated the Chinese Junk tour here yesterday afternoon through these incredible islands while Pru and I headed for the local market on shore. Of course, they didn't have much fun as is obvious from the photos!
We had to skip Haiphong because we lost eight hours due to a second medical emergency. I wrote about the first one but later that same night, another passenger had to be picked up by a Chinese patrol boat and taken to a medical facility on the Chinese coast. Our Captain then decided that we would not go to Haiphong because it is "tide-sensitive" so we headed directly for Ha Long Bay.
We had an unscheduled overnight there and a great day today on a long journey to Hanoi where we enjoyed seeing the city. Quite different from Saigon. Crazy trips driving to and from though! We weighed anchor at 7:00 p.m. tonight and are now sailing south again but can't remember where we will dock tomorrow afternoon. There is a good reason why our tickets say "itinerary subject to change". I will write again soon with some of the highlights but just want everyone to know we are fine.
Goodnight and sweet dreams. It's bedtime where we are. Thanks to all who have written to find out if we're o.k. We appreciate your concern.
D & K
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