Hi, Random piccies, will try and get it sorted soon!! Trak was fab, haven't really said much, but the walking was fab, and I wish it had been much longer. Our 2 trek leaders were very good, Tri (as in Tree) and Deng (as in misprounced as Dan). the food was excellent, lots of vegetable noodles, more of food later..... Am now back in Hanoi, not the most thrilling place in the world, but still fun. Here till Tuesday, but will have to find anoth...

hi again, still haven't sorted out photo loading, so another not correct photo. Am back in sp pa after the trek, which was wonderful, but not long enough. highlights included the scenery, the walking, the village houses we stayed in, the guides, the food, the people, the rice wine (which is a very, very dangerous thing), the weather, it's really warm here! Lowlights, (though some people might be happy to hear this) my beloved camera has brok...

Hello everybody, arrived safe and sound in Hanoi at 8 pm saturday, had day exploring, and then got overnight train to Sa Pa. The train driver did not have a gentle touch for a break man, and I nearly came off the bunk a couple of times, but it was an experience. We are now checking into the hotel, and have a day aclimatising before setting off on the trek tomorrow. It\'s hot and slighly humid, but lovely. We are very high up in the hills and the view...