Day 5 - Ma Le to Dong Van

After going to the market and stopping for a coffee we head back on the road towards the Ma Pi Leng pass between Dong Van and Meo vac. We take a slight detour on a road named 'sky pass' which is literally that, a small narrow road cut into the mountain which is so steep it leaves no room for error when riding a motorbike. We find very nice spot to have our sticky rice lunch and share some of our bread with some local children curiously watching on. We head back onto the road down the famous pass for its spectacular road and views. We take a little side road which has not such a great road but takes us across the river and up the other side of the valley. These mountains are steep and it's crazy to see the land they use to cultivate. Mountainsides which look so steep to access for walking, commonly have corn growing on them! We head towards another and what will probably be the last Chinese border post, then head back to Dong Van for the night. We indulge in a hot pot for dinner, which was so yummy but also so much food! We see a little parade if children on floats go past as they celebrate full moon festival this weekend.Read more