Leaving Cat Ba

Tonight was my last night on Cat Ba, and I have thorough enjoyed the last few days. I went deep water soloing today and the day before yesterday. Climbing over the ocean is a little committing at first, but after a couple of falls or jumps it just feels like bouldering. I climbed some awesome features and routes, and I have great pictures on my camera, but unfortunately I won't be able to upload anything till tomorrow evening or the day after. Until then here are a trio of iPhone shots:

This is basically deep water bouldering I'm so low. It would be a V6 or 7 if it went but a couple or moves after this one the holds just stop and there's nothing but blank face. The hold I'm reaching for in the picture is an awesome mono (one finger pocket), then you throw for a crimpy (small ledge) side pull pocket. Really fun climb. The two below this are of the same climb. They call the feature I'm hanging off the diving board, but unfortunately it's super dirty and the first time I climbed it two days ago wet. It's actually really tricky to get on to, so I was pleased with the bottom picture. As you can see lots there are lots of tufas (vertical pinches, like stalactites against the wall) and pockets in Vietnam.