8-30 start - walk  - art factory - museum of local culture - walk through local residential flats then on to lunch on local foods was really enjoyable and fun. So many items are made from rice from whisky to potatoes.  Guide gave just the right amount of information and the period filled well Jo took us through a dark narrow alley linking residents homes 2 rooms 3x3m wuth 2x2m kitchen and tiny bathroom - all had flat screen TV  Overnight train to Sapa tonight

Dry schrimp