John helping Carol up the hill. Carol has worn her best hiking gear today.

Carol will be entering the most fashionable backpacker competition this year.

Muong Hoa Valley

August 25, 2018 in Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 20 °C

Today will focus on visiting more villages. I am hopeful for a little less walking but after a night's sleep I am ready to go again.

Going to need a holiday after just the last few days. The mind is relaxed as it is so beautiful but the body well what can I say, I will leave that to your imagination.

The Moung Hoa Valley from the top near Sapa is beautiful, lots of rice paddies and villages.

Mr Kien, our driver, had his work cut out for him today. The roads are dreadful, driving down steep hills, around huge pots holes and dodging people walking along the narrow roads and traffic.Read more