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05 Nov 2016: Northern Vietnam Adventure Tour
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair
After arriving in Hanoi we were keen to get...
An eating tour around some of the vast range...
We were keen to take in some of the cultural...
A visit to the first University in Hanoi and...
What is more cultural than drinks at a...
Leaving city life behind we headed to Cuc...
It looked like a rugged area.
We soon found out how rugged.
Somewhat muddy but still alive we surprised...
The chance to relax at our first home-stay,...
The trip back to Hanoi took in a boat trip...
Back in Hanoi some chose to relax whilst...
High in the mountains the clouds never...
We were briefed on the trek by our guide.
As we set off from Heaven Gate to climb Mt...
The track had its challenges right from the...
Onwards and upwards we went.
Lunch at a fixed camp provided a chance to...
We followed a path along adjoining peaks as...
The top of Mt. Fansiapan remained shrouded...
Occasional glimpses of the valleys below...
It wasn't always up but every step down had...
Approaching our shared accommodation for our...
Dinner was served to our bedroom.
The second day of our ascent was steeper...
Unfazed we reached our goal and celebrated...
We opted to take the gondola down.
Near Sapa we were checked into another home...
We had time to explore the surrounding area...
After a restful sleep we were now off on a 6...
The way ahead looked full of fascination.
From sections of the paths followed we could...
Still being close to Sapa we were...
The patterns of rice paddies spread before...
To our side we could lokk out on the...
For now we were happy to take in the views...
At our next home-stay we shared dinner with...
An early start the next day and we were soon...
A check-point with Rangers checking the...
The road we were following continued to wind...
Lunch was taken by the side of the track.
Our next home-stay was located by the edges...
We were quick to settle down ready for a...
Angela was keen to pass on some unwanted...
Next day we descended much of the elevation...
It got steep in places.
From the other side of the valley we could...
Continuing along the path up.
Dinner that night was a feast like those...
Preparing to retire for the night at out...
Each day brought new challenges.
Taking a shortcut along the tops of paddy...
And some of the bridges didn't look all that...
But the trip trek was full of pleasant...
Some of the dances were harder than they...
Sadly our trek was nearing its end. Despite...
After a river crossing we were happy to just...
Our last lunch on the track.
Waiting by the side of the highway for our...
Before departing we spent an enjoyable time...
Despite the early hour of our arrival back...
We had another couple of days in Hanoi. Time...
Top of the agenda was a cooking class. Here...
Some veggies to for the non-meat eaters.
Back in the kitchen the cooking class took...
Then it was time to sit back and enjoy the...
Next day we were off to the Perfumed Pagoda...
It was a relaxing trip filled with absorbing...
Some of the bridges were a marvel of...
The outer Pagoda was of traditional design.
The Perfumed Pagoda lay deep in the recesses...
Next day we were off on our final adventure...
For some a stop at a cultured pearl farm was...
Our "junk" at Halong Bay was...
Waiting for lunch to be served.
Over the next two days we took in the sights...
Close and personal in kayaks.
And deep inside the limestone islands with...
On our private deck we could enjoy a quiet...
All too soon it was at an end. One last...
