Travel Day
21 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Finally on holidays, we have been looking forward to this one. So many things to do in the first few weeks.
I will keep you in suspense of our planned agenda, you will just have to follow and enjoyLeer más
Singapore Airport
21 de agosto de 2018, Singapur ⋅ 🌧 32 °C
We had a very short stopover in Singapore just as well our luggage was going straight through. We did not have a chance to walk around the airport or go to the lounge. Straight off the first flightLeer más
Hanoi Airport
21 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
This flight is very full so no extra room this time. The flight was only 3 hours so John did his puzzles and I read my book for a while and then back to childhood days of colouring. It is soLeer más
MK Premier Hotel
21 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
It took 45 min from the airport to the hotel but we have arrived.
We are in this hotel a few times during our trip, so this is home base for a while.
Our room is quite large but like most hotelsLeer más
Out and about in Hanoi
22 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 29 °C
Today was our first full day in Hanoi.
The day started with a cab drive to one of the main tourist areas.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city by population. TheLeer más
Lake Area Hanoi
22 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 32 °C
We then walked for what seemed like ages to the Tran Quoc Pagoda, which is the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, which is located on a small island near the shore of Hanoi's West Lake. Unfortunately,Leer más
Dong Xuan Market
22 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 33 °C
We continued walking for ages and we were getting hot sweaty. Funny thing was that the new blue colour in my hair was starting run a little. All good and I did not turn into a smurf.
Finally arrivedLeer más
Old Town Hanoi
22 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 31 °C
Still walking but someone misread the map so we walked about 30min the wrong way. Now back on track we walked back the Old Quarter which is where our hotel is located.
Packed with charming colonialLeer más
Old Town Food Walking tour
22 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 29 °C
After our rest it was time to go out again, this time for a 3 hour food walking tour. Our group was small, which was great, 2 Irish backpackers and a New Zealander who now lives in Melbourne.
TheLeer más
Out and About Old Quarter
23 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Today was a little later start than other days as it is check out day and we will not be collected until 8.30pm tonight so we are going to take our time today and investigate the sights in the localLeer más
Traditional House
23 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 32 °C
The Traditional House is at 87 Ma May Street, Hanoi and was built the late in the 20th century. The house is intact with the typical architecture of ancient houses.
The house consists of two mainLeer más
Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple
23 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 33 °C
We continued walking through the Old Quarter looking in a few shops for souvenirs on our way to Hoan Kiem Lake so we could visit more historical sites.
The Huc Bridge is a beautiful bridgeLeer más
Traditional Water Puppet Show
23 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 34 °C
We then crossed the road to watch a slightly weird water puppet show.
Water puppetry is making puppets appear to dance on water and is a tradition which originated in the villages of the Red RiverLeer más
Cycle Rickshaw Tour
23 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 34 °C
After the puppet show we decided rather than to walk we would let a little Vietnamese man take both of us back to the hotel on a Cycle Rickshaw sightseeing tour for 1 hour.
Every time you step out ofLeer más
Food and Drinks
23 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
When we arrived back at the hotel we had a few hours to wait around until our guide was to pick us up for our train ride to Sapa. So what do the Hopwood's do? We eat and drink of course.
John had aLeer más
Sapa here we come
23 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Now it is 8.30pm and we are being collected by a Tour guide to take us to the train station for our train trip to Sapa.
The train is very old. Although I was comfortable enough in a 2 berth cabin, itLeer más
Lao Cai
24 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
The train ride was pleasant enough. John slept most of the night but it was very noisy so I found it difficult to sleep. Tonight I will sleep well I hope.
Out of the train window we could see lots ofLeer más
Diamond Hotel Sapa
24 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Our driver took us straight to the our hotel but our room was not ready as it was only 7.30am.
We had some breakfast at the hotel looking over the mountain before our tour guide, Mr Quong arrived toLeer más
Greeted by Red Zao and H' Mong Villages
24 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The start of our adventures was a car drive up the mountain the Ta Phin Valley.
Ta Phin is a picturesque thirty minute drive North of Sapa. Set within a valley with a towering mountain peak at oneLeer más
Black H'Mong and Red Zao
24 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
The Hmong are an ethnic group from the mountainous regions of China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
The Black H’mong women are famous for making cloth from hemp and dying it a deep indigo blue. TheyLeer más
Treking through the village
24 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
So far an incredible day walking though the village hamlets taking to the locals even going inside one of the houses. Certainly a day to remember for the people and scenery, however, not so much forLeer más
Ham Rong Mountain
24 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Back in the car for about 15 min so we can visit Ham Rong Mountain.
Ham Rong Mountain is situated in the centre of Sapa town and according to legend, once upon a time there were a couple of dragonsLeer más
Diamond Hotel Sapa
24 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Back at the hotel and ready to check in. All I can say is YIPEE we are both exhausted need showers and a rest.
The room has a nice view over the mountain and a comfy bed what more do you want.
AfterLeer más
Muong Hoa Valley
25 de agosto de 2018, 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 isLeer más
Ban Ho
25 de agosto de 2018, Vietnam ⋅ 🌧 22 °C
Ban Ho is about 20 kilometres from Sapa and it is divided into three areas: Ta Trung Ho, Xeo Trung Ho and Hoang Lien and home to the Mong, Dao, Tay people.
We visited a Tay house and sat with theLeer más



























































































































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