Hoi An and around

A zebra strolling the quiet streets of Hoi An. Many of the central streets had lanterns strung across - quite beautiful

Many of the restaurants preparing for Christmas. No rum and egg nog on the menu unfortunately. This restaurant was our favourite, from atmosphere to cuisine; plus foosball and pool table, and great coffee.

Photograph along the river.

Another from an enclosed pedestrian bridge across the river

The following photographs are from an excursion by bicycle to the beach for an afternoon. It was unbelievably windy. Watch out for falling coconuts, and drifting sand

An abandoned fishing boat

The sand was slowly consuming it

Lovely array of colours at the dock. A little more sheltered

Children at the school yard. The initial photograph captured the children playing in the school yard; however, they quickly bounded over for the second photograph. They were all chuffed, and we shared a good laugh upon viewing this photograph on the camera display.

Quiet, deserted and stormy. The bicycle ride home was great - tailwind.

Hoi An

We arrived in Hoi An on December 16, a picturesque little town just off the ocean (approx 4 kms). It was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999; however, it is quickly becoming recognized, and vastly popular for its concentartion of tailor shops.We intend to stay in Hoi An for only a couple of nights, as our schedule, and our budget are fairly tight. Kathryn could spend weeks having a new wardrobe designed.



These photographs are from our stroll through the town upon our arrival.

The main street leading toward the Thu Bon river. In the evenings, after 7pm, the central streets are only open to bicycles and foot traffic.

This photograph is along the Thu Bon river. Vietnam has had an unusual amount of rainfall along this part of the coast, as evidenced by some of the flooding. 

Another photograph along the river. The buildings are stunning, 19 century french colonial archeticture.

A photograph from across the river. The fishing boats nestled securily up river

One of only a coupe of bridges linking the town across theThu Bon river. Beautiful lanterns line the bridge

Gordon looking particularily nervous as he's having one of his two shirts tailored; perhaps it's the prospect of having to return to some form of office work one day.

Kathryn strolling down the central street at night, loving the pedestrian only access. Unfortunately, this photograph doesn't capture much of the beauty but at least gives you an idea