Images tagged "sapa"

Hotels galore on a couple main tourist streets, all with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains

Our first hotel, a budget price but with sweeping views it was luxury location

Hotel views of the constantly changing weather in the valley below

Enjoying a beer on the terrace as sunset approaches

Our second hotel, a step up in comfort from our first budget option. Note the fireplace in the corner, in winter it can get below freezing.

$Me playing the H\'Mong flute on the terrace of our third hotel, once a fancy hotel which now caters to a steady flow of congenial backpackers. The buffet breakfast was delicious!$

Some of the local staff at the hotels in Sapa

Sculptures abound in the park with many familiar figures

Me in the arms of a southeast Asian creature

A bloom in the orchid garden

Paul getting ready to depart Vietnam from our third hotel in Sapa, a sad moment after a month of great travels.er a month of great travels.

One of the surprising flower arrangements in Dragon Jaw Mountain park, just steps from downtown Sapa