Quick note from Sapa

Where in the world are we?? I keep asking myself that question. It is a misty evening in Sapa. A city in the north of Vietnam surrounded by amazing mountains with terraced hillsides.
The bus did indeed get us north but forgot to drop us off at Ninh Binh. Just as well as there was quite a bit of rain. Hanoi was our destination and the old city is where we spent the night. Followed a flopping pig carcus to our hotel.... decided to eat vegetarian dinner. The old city is amazing. Lots of fun. Each street has three or four names according to what they sell. So, when we decided to go out for Cha ca we went to, where else, Cha ca street. Don't try it... it is greasy deep fried fish which, aparently, you are supposed to try when you are here. Did find an amazing restaurant for Bun Cha which we absolutely love.
Booked a tour to Halong Bay where the air was misty but visibility pretty good. Had an amazing group of people and so much fun that I have to tell it on another blog.... I only have a few more minutes to finish this one so, stay tuned.... we are in Sapa now and travel back to Hanoi tomorrow on the night train. Will update fully from there. Too much fun to get it all down here. Oh and Happy Birthday Todd... I'm wearing green for the Irish and we lifted a pint in toast to you for your..... How old are you anyway?