My birthday (30th of April for those who don't know) is an important holiday in Vietnam.
Victory day.. yes.. the day the Americans left Vietnam and the war ended.
And the day after my birthday is May first, which we all remember is Labor day.
(which we used to celebrate in Israel when I was a child... until we became too capitalist).
I had a total of 4 days off for my birthday and decided to go to this town called Sapa which
is northern Vietnam, close to the border with China. Which also happens to be my mom's
favorite spot in Vietnam. One of her "adopted children" lives there so of course I had to meet her.
Sapa is known for the indigenous tribes that live in the area and it's foggy mountains. I'll be lying
if I said I remembered all the tribes names, but the biggest tribe is called H'moung.
These people make a living growing rice and selling handicraft to tourist. They are well known for their
embroidered work. The most amazing fact about these people is that they speak English quite well compared
to most Asians! The people that can't read or write can speak English like an immigrant in the states.
Ok enough with the boring details, if you want to know more you can google "Sapa".
I spent the first couple of days doing tourist treks which were provided as part of my packaged deal.
Then I hung out with my mom's "adopted" H'moung girl (girl.. with two kids of her own but so tiny she
looks like a 13 year old). I hiked with her for 2-3 hours to get to her house in the mountains..
They live in these huts that are completely black from fires that they built in doors.. animals coming in and
out of the huts, no modern conveniences (aside from a light bulb and a clock). Primitive would be an understatement
however.. I think it's not such a bad way to live... of course if you've got nice chickens, hens, pigs, buffalos and kids.
The last day I loitered around Sapa with So and a bunch of other H'moung girls. It was hilarious because there I was..
surrounding by these people in traditional garb and hanging out like teenagers at the city square.
To sum up my trip.. I really don't know what to write.. or how to write about it.. I can only show it in pictures...
And I happened to have taken some of the best "people" photos I have ever taken while I was there.
So check out my Flickr account if you haven't already.
A picture of So, her husband and baby
1 comment:
I'M NOW FULFILL FINANCIALLY BECAUSE OF THE LOAN I GOT FROM Mr Benjamin Lee .I would like to bring this to the notice of the public about how i came in contact with Mr Benjamin after i lost my job and being denied loan by my bank and other financial institution due to my credit score. I could not pay my children's fees. I was behind on bills, about to be thrown out of the house due to my inability to pay my rent, It was during this period my kids were taken from me by foster care. Then I set out to seek for funds online where I lost $3,670 that I borrowed from friends which I was rip off by two online loan companies. Until i read about Mr Benjamin Lee helping people with an loan online in which this email was stated (247officedept@gmail.com) somewhere on the internet, Still wasn't convinced because of what i have been through until a relative of mine who is a clergy also told me about the ongoing loan scheme at a very low interest rate of 2%% and lovely repayment terms without penalty for default of payment. I have no choice than to also contact them which i did through text +1-989-394-3740 and Mr Benjamin responded back to me That day was the I'M best and greatest day of my life which can never be forgotten when i receive a credit alert of $400,000.00 Usd loan amount i applied for. I utilized the loan effectively to pay up my debts and to start up a business and today I and my kids are so happy and fulfilled. You can as well contact them through email: (247officedept@gmail.com) WhatsApptext helpline: +1-989-394-3740 Why am i doing this? I am doing this to save as many that are in need of a loan not to be victims of scams on the internet. Thanks and God bless you all, I'm Oleksander Artem from Horizon Park BC , Ukrain.
Post a Comment