VietnamXóm Hai22°19’53” N 103°50’40” E
26 Ağustos 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 Ağustos 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 VietnamOkumaya devam et
VietnamNậm Châu22°32’7” N 104°17’31” E
26 Ağustos 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 smeltOkumaya devam et
VietnamNậm Châu22°32’7” N 104°17’31” E
26 Ağustos 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 Ağustos 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 whileOkumaya devam et
VietnamBản Phố22°33’17” N 104°16’7” E
26 Ağustos 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 hasOkumaya devam et
VietnamXóm Ba A22°20’11” N 103°50’38” E
26 Ağustos 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 waterOkumaya devam et
VietnamLao Cai Station22°29’31” N 103°58’40” E
26 Ağustos 2018, Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We are now in Lao Cai, our final destination in Sapa.
Lao Cai is a city in the Northwest region of Vietnam. It lies at the junction of the Red River and the Nanxi River approximately 160 milesOkumaya devam et
VietnamLao Cai Station22°29’32” N 103°58’42” E
26 Ağustos 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 LaoOkumaya devam et
VietnamHanoi21°1’30” N 105°50’28” E
27 Ağustos 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 atOkumaya devam et
GezginHappy birthday Mamma!! 🎉
GezginHa ha that’s the biggest birthday cake I’ve ever seen 😜