Thu, Mar 7, 2019
Here's an overview of our time in Vietnam.
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Back in Hanoi, having declined the frankly rubbish dinner options at the service station on the way back from Sa Pa, we went for a burger for dinner.
We escaped the busyness of the North Korea US summit in Hanoi by heading North and spending a couple of days in Sa Pa.
Wed, Mar 6, 2019
Sa Pa is a small mountain town in the North of Vietnam, near to the border with China.
Our misty time in Ha Long Bay and on Cat Ba island was rather enjoyable.
Tue, Mar 5, 2019
Chilling being the operative word! We spent most of the time in our down jackets and trousers, which is quite a change from the 30 degree heat we're used to.
Sat, Mar 2, 2019
Prior to arriving in Phong Nha, we hadn't realised there was an overnight bus and so had booked a room in a hostel for that night. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it meant we could get a couple of extra hours' sleep when we arrived in Hanoi and some breakfast when we woke up.
We had one warm day in Hanoi, then the cloud and drizzle arrived.