Sapa 3

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Sapa - it was really beautiful & we were both disappointed we didn't stay longer. Oh well, next time. On the walk I wore sneakers, but that didn't help too much, was really muddy and slippery and I slipped down one of the steeper banks we climbed down - still can't get over the "woman in white" how did she manage it??

I bought a traditional tunic dress that the Black H'mong tribe members wear and an embroided belt from one of the stores.

Tere and I are going to hang it in the house as a display, it's really beautiful, amazing craftmanship.

I also purchased a shorter tunic top, with embroidering and a mandarin neckline from one of the H'mong tribe members, waiting outside the shop - the real deal!! She was so lovely and proud of her work, she looked about 80 years old and had a big toothless grin. She allowed Tere to take a photo of her.

You have to be careful about taking photos as many of the indigenous tribespeople believe that the photo steals part of their soul. But she was gracious since we purchased her beautiful garment.