Homestay in Sa Pa

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February 19th 2014

Published: April 27th 2020

Lead the way. "I've never felt more insignificant than I do now, as I stand in the middle of Sa Pa. I'm sad after leaving Ma Ma Sung's house. I have grown attached to the family and the love that they displayed toward one another. I crave that motherly love. I find myself wandering the market place searching in hope of running into either Ma Ma Sung or Ma Ma Chi for one last farewell. I would g... Read Full Entry

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Gathering around the Heater

This was pretty much what we did most of our time. It was cold and the fire helped.

I was delighted when other travelers showed up. Went spent the night drinking local wine with Mama Chi and Mama Song, while her husband went to sleep. Probably tired from a long day of work. Afterwards, the other two travelers asked for opium. They bought some and tried it, but said it was too weak. That night we sleep on the upper part of the house. It was so cold that at night I slide myself closer to the two for body heat.