Hoi An, Vietnam

As we traveled north the weather changed for the cooler, to be expected in winter and outside of the tropical part of the country.

Our overnight bus arrived in Hoi An on a foggy morning at 6 am.

Hoi An is mostly known for its shopping, as there are lots of markets and a number of excellent tailors who make clothes to fit in 24 hours.


Char had a silk suit made by Nhung. Once she irons it, and gets some shoes and a blouse she will be ready to dress to impress.

There also plenty of cheap and delicious restaurants. Above is the Vietnamese pancake, one of Jon's favorites.

Few people realize that there is a gorgeous beach just 5km downriver from Hoi An. We made the trip on bikes, and although it was not exactly swimming weather, it was worth it.

There are some resorts at the beach with odd decorations. Go Santa!

We visited the ruins of My Sun, an ancient Champa religious site not far from Hoi An.