Ha Long Bay - Dear Luna

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Dear Luna,

The beauty of nature is outstanding. On my day trip to Ha Long Bay, (which means descending dragon) I had the chance to witness the astonishing views in this area. The cruise we took, sailed us along the rocks and little islands that created this bay as we ate our seafood lunch which was prepared by the crew. It took us an hour to reach our first stop, called the Surprising caves, named after the French after they visited it and were... you guessed it... surprised by the magic that was hidden within. 
They weren't wrong. Every part of this cave had been painted by mother nature herself, with the bumps and dips along the ceiling which were created by the raise of the water all the way to the stalagmites and stalactites. Diamonds shone in various stones, showing off the glamour that this bay held.


Our next stop was kayaking for two or a rowboat for a group of us as someone rows behind us. Kayaking was almost an option, but neither Erin nor I brought towels, and to be honest, it worked out for the best. Many people who kayaked ended up being wet and uncomfortable for the rest of the day; plus, the rowboat had some elements of a rollercoaster, with the worker rocking it from side to side. 
The last stop was To Top island, where we had two options, either hike four hundred steps to see the views of Ha Long Bay or enjoy a swim. With narrow steps and hardly any place to hold our hands on, we made it all the way to the top of the island, and by the end of all of the climbing I can say my legs were shaking, but the view was worth it.
It's during these moments, knowing how bad the world is due to global warming that you really appreciate being able to see all of this. However, it also makes you wonder how many years left does Ha Long Bay have before people are no longer able to visit due to the sea levels. It's not only for people to be able to see the natural wonders of the world, but is also a place for workers to make a living. I know, the money they earn is nothing that we earn in England, but it is their livelihood and with it gone, they will not survive. 
I don't think many people realise the effects of global warming, they just think the beauty that nature holds will disappear, and they never think about what will happen to the workers who need those places to live. There are many areas in the world that visitors are no longer able to go to due to climate change, but hopefully, there is still hope that we will reverse all of this, but perhaps I am being too wishful.

Who knows what the future holds for places like this, if they will be able to fight back against the raising heat, or if they too have to surrender to the fire.

Until next time, Luna ❤️❤️❤️




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