We climbed Fansipan (or "Fancy Pants" if you prefer)

We made it to the summit of the tallest mountain in Vietnam - in one day! My BUDDHA! (as our guide, Cuong, would say :)

Starting in the dark at 5am, Christina, Ben and I chased our fearless leader Cuong, who scampered up the mountain at top speed. Not too many people are willing to lead people up and back in a single day, but Cuong definitely had PLENTY of energy to do the job.

All in all, it was an 11 hour (pretty grueling) climb up and back, but there were some of the most incredible views along the way, and the physical challenge was so exhilerating. Once we finally got to the top, it was very chilly and windy, but we took enough time to snap lots of pictures up in the clouds that swirled around and sped by us...so cool.

I will be sleeping like a baby tonight...and walking like a Grandma tomorrow.