A Walk Through Du Gìa

After a long, rainy day on the road, we arrived at the Du Gìa Homestay as dusk was settling in. This town is a popular stop during tours of Ha Giang, and we met a few other travelers, and heard their tales of woe. The next morning, we arose early for a walk through the sleepy town.

We knew that hiring Chu Chu had been a wise decision, but this was really hammered home during our stay in Du Gìa. We were among the first arrive in our homestay, but as the evening wore on, more and more guests a...