7 of the guys hire motorbikes, at only 100000 dong (£3), a bargain. Justin, me, Sam, Tim (German), Watsu (Holland) and 2 Israeli's Hitai and Michael head off and pick up petrol at the corner of Sapa. We then head down past the park and the large pond onto the mountain road.The road winds and snakes down the mountain and 4 of us stop to take a photo, the other 3 not hearing us honking our horns. We catch up with Watsu, Michael and Hitai. Michael has fallen of...

A relaxing morning, grabbing some breakfast and updating my notes. I sit talking with Sam and one of the local barmen Tuc, who always has a smile on his face. He made sure I had plenty of the fish stew the other night keeping my glass topped up. I sit outside talking to fellow hostel visitors before I go to explore more of Sapa taking in the amazing views. I had planned a moped journey but there has been too much drinking since I got here. Last night supposed...

I explore more of Sapa. The temperature making it an easy place to walk round. Find a nice little restaurant and watch the world wander by. Whilst the tribesmen work the rice fields with the buffalo, the Hmong sisters are all over town selling their wares. It can get a little tedious. Tonight is supposed to be a quiet night but the hostel chain owner turns up. An Aussie called Mick. Free drinks sitting with Ally (nicknamed mama as she runs the hostel well), J...

I awake from the rug to the smell of breakfast. The rug is incredibly comfy and with the sound of the TV had dozed off. Bleary eyed I walk the 5 metres to breakfast. I love the little sachets of coffee they have here and always 1 grabbed with breakfast and another outside talking with Justin and Lisa on the step. I try to go to bed but get awoken with someone asking me to pay. I go to front desk and pay for my room. In between drilling, work which is being don...

The hostel is a little subdued today. In between the rain I go for lunch and explore Sapa. An interesting town with lots of village woman (Hmong sisters) selling their traditional gear. I fix Lulus broken tablet and she is over the moon. I am tired but drink the free beer and beer offered to me as gratitude from Lulu. Some people go back to mamas but I hang out with Justin, Lisa and Patrick. Lulu tries Mamas and wins a T-shirt off the London lad in a pool co...