Day two was less uphill then day one as we made our way back around the mountain to Sapa. We walked through rice and corn fields, crossed a river, and swam in a waterfall. Trekking in Sapa, certainly, was unforgettable.
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Our hike from Sapa town through the mountains and valleys nearby was the best hike I've ever been on. The scenery was beautiful (as you can see) and so different from hikes in the US or Europe. We passed through local villages, stood to the side as cows walked along the same narrow, steep paths, and dipped our feet in waterfalls. It was hot but it was so worth it. After a long day of hiking, we arrived at a homestay in a local village where we ate local food and spent the night. More pictures to come from our hike on the second day, through rice and corn fields!
In Vietnam, Catherine and I used the city of Hanoi as our home base to travel through the country's Northern region. We spent a few scattered days in the city in between trips outside of it - on our first day, we went to this awesome café and walked around the big lake in the city's center. It was photogenic for sure!
Our final day in Thailand was spent driving around the outside of Chiang Mai - visiting lakes, waterfalls, and the like. We rented a car (which was a bit scary, as in Thailand they drive on the opposite side of the road). Having a car always offers much more freedom to explore, though, and I loved it.
On one of our final days in Chiang Mai, we drove up to Doi Suthep, one of Thailand’s most famous temples. Situated at the top of a mountain, we enjoyed beautiful views of the city below (and got a good workout in on all the stairs).
One of the best parts about Chiang Mai, especially in comparison to the rest of Thailand, is the quality and diversity of food. There are so many great restaurants! We loved going to a cooking class where we made seven courses - all for only 30 USD. Definitely a highlight of Thailand.
One of our first days in Chiang Mai, a province in Northern Thailand, was spent an hour outside the city at the Kanta Elephant Sanctuary. We got to feed them, play with them, and bathe with them. It was amazing!
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Who Am I?I'm Rory; University of Virginia grad, writer, photographer, (wannabe) world traveler. What is EU and Me?A collection of photographs and musings from travels abroad. Archives
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