"It floats with water and flies with wind..."

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December 8th 2011

Published: December 11th 2011

A H'mong Riddle: It has wings but no bone, it floats with water and flies with wind...? After journeying by boat, bus and train from Vietnam’s natural wonder we arrived twenty hours later at Lao Cai in the North Mountains, close to the border with China. It was sometime around 5am and we were no longer mentally-equipped to deal with the customary interaction with local “entrepreneurs”.... Read Full Entry

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Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Chris and Amy

We are Amy and Chris. After completing our first attempt at a round the world trip in 2012, we are currently fitting in careers around our enduring need to see the world. Our blog is primarily for family and friends, but we are always flattered to learn that others have read (and on occasion even enjoyed) our writing and photographs. With that said... Afoot and light hearted, I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose...you road I enter upon and look around! I beli... full info

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11th December 2011

denidax
Deni, Dax and Ella

"the soundtrack of Asia", it's brilliant and sooo true!!!, it used to get on my nerves as well; that and the sound of millions of flip-flops rubbing the floor!

15th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Haha
yeah the flip flops get annoying too!

11th December 2011

goatsontheroad
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Amazing Blog
Hey guys, I really enjoyed reading this blog, very well written. The pictures you have taken of the people are fantastic! Oh, and thanks for being respectful of the local people and asking to take a photo...it's infuriating when we see other tourists giving us a bad name. goatsontheroad

15th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks
Thanks for the kind words

12th December 2011

Graciela
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hi from Argentina
Your pictures are some of the best I have ever seen. I went to Vietnam and visited that area. What a place!!! And the people, yes, always the people, the best part of any trip. Hugs from Argentina.

15th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Hi Graciela
Yeah, Bac Ha was one of our favorites! Feels like a more authentic experience! Glad you liked the pictures

12th December 2011

Gil
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Wonderful Blog
I've enjoyed reading your posts. I do wonder why you have dedicated only a sentence or two to the local bus experience. I've experienced that local bus to/from Bac Ha and it deserves at least a page. Not only did the locals all begin throwing up as soon as the bus began moving, but some of the local riders where...well,interesting. Lastly, thank you for showing consideration to your photographic subjects. I find that the majority of tourists are well behaved, but sometimes...

15th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks Gil!
Amy is still trying to repress the memory I think!

14th December 2011

liliram
liliram

Stunning Photography
All these human-interest shots really floored me. Amazing photography!

15th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks!
Saw your recent blog, Bhutan is also on our bucket list...amy wants it ticked off for her 30th birthday apparently! haha.

14th December 2011

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

PENCHANT FOR PORTRAITS
Well done

15th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks Dave!
We've been admiring some of your recent photos too! Some amazing shots!

9th January 2012

Paul johnson
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very colourful
Excellent blog and I have enjoyed reading it, excellent pictures. I also look at my Son's and see all his travels in yours. As I tell my son, Travel safe and enjoy your travels. regards Paul. MichaelnFaye's Dad

11th January 2012

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Hi Paul
Yeah we closely follow your sons blog also, he takes some fantastic photos accompanied by some good writing! Thanks for you kind words & take care!

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