On the 26th after Nick left I caught the night train to Sapa in North Vietnam, it was a long sleepless trip but at least I had a cabin with a lovely family from Lorne Victoria! On arrival in Sapa I checked into the hotel then went off on a walk down into the valley to the Muong Hoa River where we visited the Black Hmong village in Lao Chai. We were able to see how they live and meet some of the people which was brilliant. It was cold, and drizzling but still pretty magical!
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| The view from the top of the hill in Sapa |
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| Looking back towards the hotels |
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| The view down into the valley |
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| The Hmong people who joined us on our walk - saved me from slipping in the mud numerous times! |
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| Spectacular scenery |
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| Spectacular scenery |
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| This lady helped me down the muddy slopes so I bought some goodies from her... |
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| Piglets roaming free every where! |
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| It was COLD! |
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| Amazing scenery |
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| Rice paddies |
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| Adorable baby |
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| The Black Hmong village |
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| Mum is only 19 |
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| The Black Hmong village |
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| Inside one of the houses |
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| Corn drying in the ceiling |
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| This mum is in her late 40s, bub is 3 weeks old. They don't go to hospital to have their babies, it's all done at home |
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| Colourful hemp clothes |
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| Ducks crossing |
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| And into the water... |
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| Amazing scenery - the Black Hmong village |
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| Gorgeous girls |
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| The view out the side of my hotel deck... |
nice photos sophitaaaaaaa
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