Jul 14, 2009 - Sapa

A few hundred meters higher than the Vietnam border crossing, Sapa sits shrouded in clouds. After too little time, we hopped on the train back in Lao Cai and headed to Hanoi, chatting with an older Dutch couple about soccer and The Queen. ...

Jul 13, 2009 - Lao Cai

The trip to Vietnam went smoothly, but perhaps with some unexpected scenery.The trip to Vietnam went smoothly, but perhaps with some unexpected scenery....

Mar 22, 2009 - Sapa, Vietnam

23/03/09 Arrived into Lao Cai at 0530 and then took a 1 hour bus ride. ... all trip - go figure) The bus trip down to Lao Cai started in thick, thick fog. ... We made it down in about 1 1/2 hours - made the train with plenty of time.23/03/09 Arrived into Lao Cai at 0530 and then took a 1 hour bus ride. ... all trip - go figure) The bus trip down to Lao Cai started in thick, thick fog. ... We made it down in about 1 1/2 hours - made the train with plenty of time....

Oct 25, 2008 - On to Sapa

Today’s program is brought to you by both Allan and Joel. Nothing could have prepared me for the over night train to Lao Cai from Hanoi. ... The train leaves [on time I might add] at 9:55 PM and pulls into Lao Cai at 5AM. ... Joel -Fortunately we had arranged a tour, so after an early breakfast we set out on a 4 hour drive to the Can Cau market.Today’s program is brought to you by both Allan and Joel. Nothing could have prepared me for the over night train to Lao Cai from Hanoi. ... The train leaves [on time I might add] at 9:55 PM and pulls into Lao Cai at 5AM. ... Joel -Fortunately we had arranged a tour, so after an early breakfast we set out on a 4 hour drive to the Can Cau market....