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4 juin, Vietnam ⋅ 🌩️ 33 °CGot a Grab over to the west side of Westlake. Strolled along the shoreline and stumbled on an impressive temple. After our visit we went for a coffee. Most of the cafes had figures available forEn savoir plus
Got a Grab over to the west side of Westlake. Strolled along the shoreline and stumbled on an impressive temple. After our visit we went for a coffee. Most of the cafes had figures available forEn savoir plus
Dropped in to our ‘local’ Cafe yesterday morning, ordered our coffees and was then asked in Vietnamese if we wanted something. After getting our google translator out we were asked if we wantedEn savoir plus
You find all sorts of things on the street.
Scouted around the area to see how the food and cafe scene is. Plenty of choices and bargain prices. Noticed a peculiar fruit as one of the as cafes offering. Turns out it’s called Buddhas hands.En savoir plus
After a 5 hour drive back to Hanoi we found our little hotel on the other side of Westlake. On the road down I found an amazing Rhinoceros Beetle in a bunch of coconuts being sold at a truck stop.En savoir plus
Spent our last day in Sapa pottering around town. Glad we came here. Finished the day by having a street BBQ dinner. Just pick the skewers you want (meat, fish, vegetables) and they BBQ it for you.
Winding down our stay in Sapa. More sightseeing around town. Lynne decided to get a new locally made bag. For $3.00 it wasn’t a big decision.Novelty of a family of water buffalo strolling throughEn savoir plus
Recovery day today so here’s some more from our trip to the top of Fansipan.
Huge day today. A visit to Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in India China. The first Funicular leaves from the bowels of La Coupole Hotel. Along the side of the the valley looking down on to riceEn savoir plus
Was able to get out for a short while between rain squalls. Nice walk around the lake and finished at a nice coffee shop overlooking the lake. Beers in town and ended the day with a great Indian meal.