Ok, so I left off arriving in Sapa. It's a quaint place whose main attractions are the mountains and the local aboriginal groups ("ethnic minority" as one called herself). The Hmong people are noted for supporting the US during the American/Vietnam War. Obviously, that did not work out too well for them. But they appear to live relatively traditional lives (dress, housing, etc), with the main difference being that they now hawk their handicrafts to visiting tourists. I'm no expert on them so am hestitant to make comments. 
I did some hikes and took in the stunning scenery before making my way back to Hanoi and out to Halong Bay. The attached pictures show it all!
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