Couchfish Day 81: Hello Fansipan

After my failed foray into the valley yesterday, today’s plan is to work, then try the valley in the afternoon. I wake to torrential rain—best laid plans and all that.

I head down to reception and ask after suggestions on what to do in Sapa on a rainy day. Their first tip is to stay in bed, alternatively how about a cafe till the weather clears? Then the…