On our last day in Vietnam, we hiked to the top of Mt Fansipan, the highest peak in the country. It is a fairly long hike with about 5,000 ft of elevation gain, so an early start is needed. We made it back to town, showered and ate delicious Pho soup before catching the night train to Hanoi again, and then flew home... another vacation that went by too quickly!

	Water buffalo!	Sunrise... cloudy day, as is common	Raising above the clouds..

	The first camp - yes, it's as dumpy as it looks - best to keep walking!	Starting the trail after the first "hut"

		The trail follows the ridge skyline here.. the most beautiful/scenic part of the hike!

		View from the summit: not today!

	Lunch time in a little shack	Our guide preparing lunch