Multiple Generations of Hmong in Sapa

We're not sure, but the woman behind the boy may be his mother. It was very difficult to tell the age of people in this region - life can be difficult thereby accelerating the aging process, but the fresh air and natural environment sometimes provides a youthful counter-effect.

One of the games people play to engage you in conversation is to guess your age, and then for you to guess their age....that can get tricky sometimes.

Read more about the hill tribes and trekking in Sapa.