Y Van Hotel Da Nang
Z21 - Tran Hu'ng Dao, Son Tra Da Nang, Vietnam
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Exploring villages and tidal floods
Our last two days in Hoi An were once again dictated by weather but we still tried to avoid the rain and explore the rural regions of the area. We cycled past rice paddies, saw water buffalo, locals making their crafts and lots of children playing together on the streets. We then came back into town for our last fitting from the tailors and with only a few minor changes had them all sorted ...
A shopping we will go...
... is covered in plants and saplings trying to take root. It looks as if the jungle is only just being kept at bay. That if you turned you back for a moment it would be swallowed by the jungle again that protected it for so long. The boat trip back on the river is cute with an obligatory stop at a village that does wood carvings, with plenty of their work on sale for you to purchase.
Back to my tailors for the moment of truth, my ...
Let's get cooking...
... book trains and our clothes are ready), so tonight we had a farewell night of dinner, drinks and pastries, we were even brave in the improved weather and ventured over the bridge to the otherside of town!! It was beautiful looking over on a clear night with all the lanterns and the reflections in the water. I'm really going to miss Hoi An, it has been a highlight, even in the rain but even more I'm going to miss Naomi and Nat, can't wait for Sydney 2012 and Australia Day with them! ...
Good morning Vietnam
Hello!
We're in Vietnam now.
We flew from Hong Kong about a week ago and arrived in Hanoi, the capital city. The roads of Hanoi are filled with motorbikes in an unending stream. There is an art to crossing the road which, when perfected, is how I imagine Moses felt when he parted the sea. You just walk, very slowly, into the stream of bikes and, because you are going at a steady, predictable, pace, ...
Suits you sir
... friends, it seems Hoi An is particularly popular with people who want to experience monsoon rains and to hide indoors. When the heavens open, the coffee shops and patisseries become rammed. Along with the abundance of French architecture, I completely agree with Greg when he says it feels like we've stepped back to colonial era Vietnam- because we were both there obviously.
My time here is surprisingly enjoyable. Aside from the ...


