VietnamXóm Hai22°19’53” N 103°50’40” E
26. august 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
It's my Birthday and we have to be up, showered, fed and checked out all before 7.30am.
Today we are driving about 100k out of Sapa to the Local Markets
Birthday slice for breakfast.
VietnamNậm Châu22°32’7” N 104°17’31” E
26. august 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Today is another long day of sightseeing and finishing with the night train back to Hanoi.
First stop after 3 hour drive are the Bac Ha Markets.
Bac Ha Markets are in the northern hills of VietnamLes mer
VietnamNậm Châu22°32’7” N 104°17’31” E
26. august 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The markets are interesting with so many people, some very weird looking meat and vegetables which they purchase and eat at the stall from which they have bought.
We decided if it looked and smeltLes mer
VietnamNậm Châu22°32’7” N 104°17’31” E
26. august 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The colours of the handicrafts and clothes were very bright. The dresses the Flower H'mong people wear is very heavy embrodied and so beautiful.
VietnamNậm Châu22°32’7” N 104°17’31” E
26. august 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
John had another experience of trying to bargain with a group of ladies " you buy from me only 200VDN". We decided all we wanted to pay was 100VDN and this bargaining went on for about 20 mins whileLes mer
VietnamBản Phố22°33’17” N 104°16’7” E
26. august 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Back in the car for a short drive to Ban Pho village.
Ban Pho Village is an upland commune of Bac Ha district, Lao Cai. It Is one of the most well-known villages in Sapa, Ban Pho Village where hasLes mer
VietnamXóm Ba A22°20’11” N 103°50’38” E
26. august 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We then boarded a sanpan for a 20 min ride down the Chay river. The river was running fast in sections.
The government in their wisdon built a dam downstream which has decreased the amount of waterLes mer
VietnamLao Cai Station22°29’31” N 103°58’40” E
VietnamLao Cai Station22°29’32” N 103°58’42” E
26. august 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Time for dinner and drinks before we board the train back to Hanoi.
We had a slightly better experience this time with the boarding but our expections were low from the sub standard amenities in LaoLes mer
VietnamHanoi21°1’30” N 105°50’28” E
27. august 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
As I mentioned freezing cold last night from the train air conditioning so not a happy camper as I now have a cold and feel dreadful hope the day improves.
Well it did not, no driver to pick us up atLes mer
ReisendeHappy birthday Mamma!! 🎉
ReisendeHa ha that’s the biggest birthday cake I’ve ever seen 😜