Fansipan Mountain

Huge day today. A visit to Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in India China. The first Funicular leaves from the bowels of La Coupole Hotel. Along the side of the the valley looking down on to rice fields. We transfer to the Cable Car. The longest in the world at 6.3km. We get to “mid station” completely enclosed by clouds. Coffee, then rain ponchos on and out into the wild wind. Apparently there are 650 steps to the summit, but I would dispute that. Lynne took the 2nd Funicular to the summit. I took the stairs and nearly made it. 🙁. It wasn’t such a big deal as the whole mountain remained shrouded in mist. Got home and collapsed.Read more