Images tagged "vietnam"

Our first beer at the South China Sea in Nha Trang, Vietnam

Paddling through ethereal Lan Ha Bay off Cat Ba Island, Vietnam

Vietnamese views from hotel balcony

A favorite Paul pastime: shopping for counterfeit The North Face backpacks in Vietnam

Scooters on Cat Ba Island, Vietnam

Coffee break in Hanoi, Vietnam

$Paul\'s fave street food: hot pot in Saigon, Vietnam$

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

Some of the local staff at the hotels in Sapa

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

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.

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

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

Sculptures abound in the park with many familiar figures

Me in the arms of a southeast Asian creature

A bloom in the orchid garden

Flower garden made to look like terraced rice paddies

No shortage of flowers at every turn

$Vietnamese \"siesta\" in Dragon Jaw Mountain park in Sapa, a peaceful spot for R&R$

Paul on a part path facing the impressive Hoang Lien Son mountain range