Halong Bay

We have been to visit Halong Bay. It is at sea, near Hanoi. There are lots of rocky islands, which are very beautiful.
We went to Halong Bay with our friend, Ben.

We sailed in a boat called a junk, like this one.

Around the islands there are floating villages. Most people who live here are fishermen and their families.

The children work with their parents during the day. Many help their mums to sell fruit and drinks to tourists.

There is one school. Children go to school in the evenings, after they have worked all day. This school was paid for by the British Embassy.

The children row themselves to school in boats. They go on their own, without any adults.