Sapa is a mountainous region in Northwest Vietnam near the Chinese border, home to a mosaic of ethnic hill tribes including the H'mong. While I was in Vietnam I went on a 2 day trek in Sapa. It was AMAZING! It was hear where I 1st came across the Hmong minority and became instantly inspired by them and their culture.
Yes that's right, I totally climbed that mountain! (Not looking very glamorous)
One of the H'mong girls I met on the trek. They all meet in town and join tourists on their trek into the villages. They help you along the way and try and get to know you. After you reach their village they start to sell you their embroidery and textile work. Some of the girls were the same age as me if not younger, pregnant and walk the trek every day. I don't know how they do it everyday in the heat wearing their heavy embroidered clothing.
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