The Many Gifts of Travel

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February 7th 2013

Published: July 8th 2017

Geo: 22.3945, 104.056What a gift our trip to Sapa was! On our own again without our friend Mary, we arrived in Sapa by the night train from Hanoi at 5:30am to cool temperatures. Well, cool to us; they were nothing like the frigid (-35 degrees), snowy weather many of our friends had reported from home in Canada. Upon arrival at our hotel, Fansipan View, we immediately became friends with the manag... Read Full Entry

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19th February 2013

Scott McGovern
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I continue to love your blogs and photos!!

19th February 2013

Elizabeth Berlasso
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As usual, I love the photos. You both capture the essence of a place, of the people and the joy you experience comes through in your connection to all you meet! Thank you for sharing this journey!!

19th February 2013

Basia
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Love the bit about buying a chicken from someone on a motorcycle who's just killed and cleaned it. Talk about buying local!

19th February 2013

Tracey
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I was just reading how these rice terraces are considered to be one of the most beautiful things in the world! Love all of your stories and photos :) xoxo!

19th February 2013

Janice G
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I wonder if this "coiffure" style is heading West... With the combs left in. Handy!

19th February 2013

Elizabeth Berlasso
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Those are interesting head-dresses the women are wearing....is there a significance to them?

19th February 2013

Elizabeth Berlasso
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Love the riot of colour...

19th February 2013

Eli
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yes but did you buy some little thing anyway??!!

19th February 2013

Elizabeth Berlasso
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That looks like the sewing machine I learned on!

20th February 2013

Sue Walker
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Thanks for sharing this awesome Journey with all of us Simply Stunning photos and an adventure to cherish for a lifetime!Keep the blogs coming we Love themLove Sue xo

20th February 2013

donnajimtravels
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these rice terraces were beautiful but will be unbelievable in a few months when all the new rice plants are growing and the green is so bright. Even in the dry season they were something to behold. d

20th February 2013

donnajimtravels
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Not sure if there is any significance beyond identifying the village or type of ethnic minority tribe they come from...maybe also the married women only wear them. I can't remember. d

20th February 2013

donnajimtravels
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They closed the deal...what do you think?! xo d

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