I have only 10 more minutes before boarding my night train from Lao Cai back to Hanoi, but for those following this blog, I have a ton to tell you...Sapa, in Northern Vietnam, was amazing on a million different levels. The streets are crowded with H'mong and Tzao tribespeople selling crafts--postcards, blankets, jewelery, clothes, decorations (marijuana, depending on the time of day)...many are teen-agers 12-16 that become fast friends to the tourists that are open to it. I fell in love with Ker, a 14 year-old beauty and shrewd business woman. She took me trekking to a local village, invited me to her home for lunch and to meet her family, and we went on an epic 200km motor-bike journey to Ba Ca with my friend Matt and her friend Lan where we stayed at a village that had never seen white people before. This of course will get its own blog write-up when I have more time.
The purity of these girl's hearts blew me away. Laughter comes so easily, but so do tears. These girls are real and amazing. I am greatful to have seen it. So much to share...keep your eyes peeled for magic in your own lives. I continue to be open to magic in mine. :)
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