After Mitsos had breakfast, we left Bảo Lạc on the QL 34 and drove further North into the mountains. It was another one of those gray Vietnamese days before summer.
A new dam from the QL 4BAnother damAnd another damAnother one of those cloudy daysA village from the QL 4BNot sure where the forest workers work?
The Đồng Văn Karst Plateau Geopark
Located over 1,000 meters above sea level, the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau features narrow valleys and high, rocky mountain ranges rising to 2,000 meters. Over 80 percent of the surface in the area is covered with limestone. Fossils found here date back to 400 to 600 million years ago. Archaeological excavations found many stone tools from the Son Vi Civilization, dating back 10,000 to 30,000 years. Makes you wonder why the prehistoric men settled here out of all places. 17 ethnic minority groups live within the geopark, such as the Hmong, Dao, Lô Lô, Tày, and Nùng
Stone fields outside of Mèo VạcLimestone fields of the Karst PlateauTwo more curves to Mèo VạcMonument juts outside of Mèo VạcAgriculture and mountainsImagine this a few years ago – this view makes for a grim futureLimestone mountains with a bit of green leftSteep fields – hard working cowsLittle houses dotting the mountainsDeep down a river – you guessed it – with a damThe damThe farmers brought the bird to the field. This way the bird is not alone at home and will see something new.
Small village at the slope – makes one wonder if they are not afraid of a mudslideThe landscape is still nice – if you overlook the bits and piecesWhite cliffs at the Đồng Văn Karst PlateauThe trees on the mountain look like a heard of – horses or something…Extreme farmingOne day I have to go there with blue skyFarming all the way to the water lineThe upper road in the middle is the one I took the pictures before this oneIf only the Vietnamese would read this as wellMore stones and fields and housesAnd another monumentIf you look here you see how much forest there was beforeNot sure what they build – a road? But there is one soldier looking for the enemy.The first truck arrives and all the Hill Tribes are happy!The guy that holds the lightI like his stone wall
Nha Nghi Ngan Ha in Phố Cổ Street
Our roomThe rest of the roomShower and toiletA happy Greek is waiting for more food to come
Today’s drive: We drove 99 kilometers in 4 hours, 9 minutes, with gas and food stops.
My mother got me an Eurorail ticket when I was 15, and together with two friends, we adventured into France. This was the beginning of a new addiction. I do like to take pictures, so one thing leads to another. On this site, I want to share some of my pictures and some of my trips with you! Now I am on the road for more than 8 months every year. Visiting old friends and making new friends while exploring this big blue ball.
The BLACK HOUSE Sessions Arno and Jason have rented a house a bit outside Pai. The house is black – hence the name – you guessed it! Since there are so many musicians in Pai, they invite some of them to the house all the time. They make some music videos, and Arno posted them…
the last day and one more night to go. Yes this goes on the whole night as well. To the temple – up the stairs (272) and in the cave you have to go. I have a few hundred more – you will see a few of them when winter 2007 – 2008 is online…
Good morning Vietnam! Did check out of the North No 2 Hotel and walked to the motorbike place. On the way I had the usual breakfast: Coffee and a Baguette with juice. Last coffee in Hanoi before the trip The new Motorbike Then: surprise surprise – my bike was gone. Did not really understand why…
At the last Laos trip on the way back from Don Det to Thailand we did stop in Champasak to visit Vat Phou. If you did see Angkor Wat you do not have to do that – there is nothing more to see. But if you have the time – it makes a nice stop…
Will Rail & Fly to Frankfurt at the 25th of October in the morning. Than take a Air India Jet to New Delhi – getting there the same day. If – IF! – the new metro is ready i shall metro into the center – other than that i guess i taxi and sleep one…
Only a few months after i left i am back again in Pai, Northern Thailand. Did take a taxi to the bus station and had enough time for lunch and than the front seat up into the mountains. The driver did take some detours to avoid traffic and i saw some new stuff on the…
