Published: November 30th 2009
November 27th 2009
November 27th 2009
Sapa
Of the mountain areas of Vietnam, Sapa is probably the most popular. Originally, a French Hill Station developed in 1922, coined the “Tonkinese Alps,” Sapa is surrounded by the Hoang Lien Mountains. One such mountain is Fansipan, which is almost as tall as Pikes Peak in Colorado USA. It is a popular three day trek which means it is one of those goals of mine I just have to sc... Read Full EntryThere are more photos below
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This is my 12 visit to Vietnam
My current mission in Vietnam is going to the home villages of all my neices and nephews that have helped me in Vietnam
In 2005 I biked from Hanoi to Saigon. Probably the greatest trip I ever experienced.
I look forward to returning to Vietnam and enjoying the people and land of Vietnam.
I will be staying with my former Rotary Exchange Student Trang and her husband Huan and daughter Sarah.
I keep a bike at Trang's house and will be biking around Saigon on short trips.
The cover photo is me biking the Red River Islands near Hanoi.... full info
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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc...more info
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Instant hot water maker on the wall. These kinds will produce a lot of hot water.
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Waiting to make a sell.
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These are waiting to sell stuff with the home stays leave. While waiting they were sewing.
H'mong boy
Wearing designer jeans
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Designer jeans
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Can't wait to drive a motorbike
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Date: 30th November 2009
Great to hear from you
Where are you Claire? I'll be home in Kansas the 25th of Dec. Kent
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Great to hear from you
Where are you Claire? I'll be home in Kansas the 25th of Dec. Kent
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Claire Hall
The mighty courage of those unseen.
I loved this blog kent, simply put yet powerful, you really captured Me, her mood with words and pictures, I love the partical images of her, and the thought of givng birth unaided!! Unimaginable strength and courage this must have taken. God, another example of how easy we have it in the west....thank you for this one. Hugs and Kisses X
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