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H’mong Retreat

H,mong retreat is nestled half way up a mountain overlooking a valley filled with rice paddies, villages, schools and a river. The cabins are constructed of palm leaf roofs, mud lathe walls and half round timber floors. During the day you can see light through the...

Sapa Rooms

At the moment we are waiting in a place called the Sapa Rooms which is a very stylish place owned and operated by an Aussie named Peter. He also owns the H'mong Retreat which we are staying at tonight. The H'mong Retreat doesn't have hifi so I'm getting my blogging...

Sapa – Clear and Sunny – Monday 26th Nov

Just in Sapa Rooms having breakfast. Lisa had Pho Nam and I had Bun Thang (Mushroom Noodle and Chicken, mushroom, egg and noodle respectively) The bowls are huge We are currently waiting for our Sapa Sister guide to take us to Ta Phin a town north of Sapa for the day...

Sapa – Peasoup and fantastic views

Yesterday we went for wonder around Sapa town and saw the Black H'mong a mongolian looking racial group with a skill in weaving and embroidery that allows them to make delightful blankets, hats, purses and clothing. This was in the morning before 8AM. The reality of...

Vietnamese Celebrity

This woman is a celebrity in Vietnam. When the locals find out she speaks Vietnamese they spend the time to find out why she can speak the language and as a byproduct they are especially helpful. Which I find really comforting because I get stressed when I dont know...

Arrived in Sapa

Took an overnight train from Hanoi to Lao Cai and a minibus to the Sapa Eden Hotel which currently overlooks a misty valley. We have arrived early 5:30AM so we have to wait till about 11AM to check into our room. So for the moment we are having breakfast in the top...

Kuala Lumpur Traffic

Went 6.3 kms tonight at 6:30 in a Taxi and it took 1 hr 25 minutes and cost 70 Ringit. The return trip at 10pm took about 10mins and cost 10 ringits. But the Taxi rides allowed for some good shots of the KL nightline

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