We took the overnight train from Sapa back to Hanoi, arriving just after 5am. Our guide, Sinh, and driver, Tang, were waiting for us. It
Sapa rainstorm
It had rained fairly heavily around midday when we were eating lunch at Ta Van, and this continued when we returned to Sapa. It never
Lao Chai to Ta Van
Having visited Ta Phin and experienced the company of the local women on the previous day, we were better prepared for our walk from Lao
Afternoon in Sapa
Sapa is a beautiful hill town, once used by the French as a leisure destination. It’s now a popular tourist destination, so there are plenty
Ta Phin
We visited Ta Phin, a small rural village close to Sapa, home to both Black Hmong and Red Dao ethnic minorities. As our vehicle arrived
The road to Sapa
We reached Lao Cai on the Chinese border early in the morning. Our new guide How and his driver took us up a windy, hilly
On The Road With Garry 