We departed the high mountains of Sapa for Huế by private transfer car.

We made a stopover in Hanoi and stayed in the center of old town at the luxury boutique Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa, where we had stayed during our 2016 trip.

Walking the streets in Hanoi always provides an immersive plethora of new sights, sounds, smells and endless amusements.

Our morning walks were so much fun, especially because we happened on groups of local people of all ages exercising in the streets. I only wish Americans could have such dedication to movement and joy. The Vietnamese seem to be the happiest people in the world and it makes me wonder what it is that makes them so happy when they work so hard and own so little compared to other cultures. Hmmm.

Click the image below to watch the short video on YouTube.

Move and Be Happy.

Best,

Gary