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With the two prior journeys that we took, we visited many different places, and were constantly on the go, and thus needed lightweight luggage.This time however with only one destination in mind and completely different living conditions, we wanted to be more than well-prepared. My childhood was spent running wild among the fields of rice plant stumps after the harvest season, playing soccer with the local kids under heavy afternoon rains, or trying to catch fish in the rice fields. Those are the most beautiful memories that I have of my childhood. There is nothing more comforting than hearing the sound of children' laughing, enjoying vast natural space along with the sun and rain, and the sound of the frogs among bamboo trees near the pond close to our home. It would be a shame if our little girl missed out on such experiences, so we took Oc again on yet another long trip with us to help her explore the beautiful nature around her. By the end of February, I had traveled alone to Cat Ba National Park to do a site check, was provided helpful information by the park's enthusiastic management staff, and assured that it would be an amazing learning experience for Oc. When I returned to Hanoi, my whole family was excited, and could not wait to embark on the trip. We had two weeks to prepare everything, and since this trip 4 TRAVELLIVE
was a little different from the two that we took where we visited many different places and were constantly on the go and thus needed lightweight luggage, this time, with only one destination in mind and completely different living conditions, we wanted to be more than well-prepared. Our travel items included climbing sticks, lightweight bags, wind-proof jackets, trekking shoes, flashlights, headlamps, a GPS device, a compass, and a pair of binoculars, and a magnifying glass. Everything was prepared with the sole intention of letting Oc learn and have fun while exploring the natural world. The story of the forest Our first days in Cat Ba National Park were blessed with beautiful weather that allowed us to enjoy the sun, moon, stars, and birds singing every morning throughout the forest. Everyday we woke up to a stunning scene of lush forests, and fragrant flowers, as well as clean, fresh air. The mountains in front of our eyes were painted yellow with the color of the sun, while the sky was filled with all kinds of birds flying by. We were simply immersed in the most pleasant and peaceful atmosphere imaginable. Trekking in the forest was a new experience for the whole family, even for me. I was not sure if Oc was ready for it, even though she had traveled everywhere with us. She is only 3 years old after all, and trekking in the forest requires strength and perseverance. On our first day, I took Oc for a short trek into the forest. We did not go on the main trekking route, and instead followed a small trail that led to the forest. It was about 600 m from where we stayed, and as soon as we completed the trail, we found ourselves lost in an incredible world of trees, birds, and the sound of nature. We sprayed mosquito repellant on Oc to prevent her from getting bitten, but mosquitoes and bees still circled around us. Oc got to see many new things during her first day in the forest, from ants crawling under the brown carpet of leaves on the ground, to termites making a nest in a tree trunk, to colorful bugs which could be spotted under the leaves, as well as all kinds of different birds and butterflies flying from one branch to another while the sun was piercing through the lush forest. Oc found a small branch with flowers, and enjoyed blowing the petals away. The whole family continued to follow the small trail into the forest. My wife suddenly started singing, and Oc sang along cheerfully with her mother, while I turned on the GPS to navigate my way around, and mark important spots. My 3G connection was weak, and I was not sure if I could trust my Google Map since it might not have been accurate anyway. It is very difficult to determine exactly where you are when you are standing in the middle of the forest, and easy to panic if you are lost. I felt much more confident taking the GPS with me, so that we knew where we were and where we were headed. Oc was excited to see, hear, and experience so many new things, although she had yet to understand everything. I gave her the compass to carry, along with the binoculars on her neck, a trekking stick in her hand, and a hat to wear. Oc even played with my Garmin GPS for a while until she was bored, and moved on to playing with her binoculars. We wanted her to get familiar with the items, even though she had little knowledge of their purposes. Oc became used to trekking, and we went on further routes. One particularly long trek was to Ao Ech, where we had to split the distance into shorter trails. We completed the Forest Education Trail, and passed the May Bau Peak. The trail leading to Ao Ech is picturesque whenever the sun pierces through the forest, creating a breathtaking scene, the kind that you often only see in movies. The terrain was flat at the beginning of the trail, but the later part was made up of steep slopes and cliffs that required more intense climbing and was a lot more challenging. TRAVELLIVE 75
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