Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Trekking in Sa Pa – day two

The second day walking was even hotter, but less of a descent. Again, we were crossing paddy fields and villages.

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For a while, we were shadowed by this group of kids walking the same trail as us – on stilts!

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Then we plunged into thick bamboo forests. Great fun, moving through swirls of green, avoiding muddy sinkholes by swinging on bendy bamboo poles. Poor Cindy got quite bogged down!

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Watch out for that buffalo!

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After the bamboo, we came across a glorious cascade of water. Clothes off and straight under for the most refreshing shower we could imagine – and with an unbeatable view. Then it was down the final trail, over the last bridge and a gentle walk along the river to our pick-up. Here’s Karen back in Sa Pa, ready for the train back!

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