We got up at 5:00, thrilled that we'd had a decent night's sleep.
Hội An, also Faifoo, is a city of Vietnam, on the coast of the East Sea in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. It is home to approximately 120,000 inhabitants. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Hội An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. --Wikipedia
The buffet breakfast under the trees was fabulous.
We also watched some tai chi being done.
Quite a few of our tour friends opted to get a bag full of laundry done at a local laundry that Hoa knew. The cost was by the pounds and extremely reasonable. Art and I didn't have enough to do.
I know Hoa said there was a law in effect that only three people could ride on a motorbike. They were also supposed to wear a helmet.
Ummm...
Hoa told us that when we're crossing streets teeming with motorbikes, we shouldn't run or stop. We should simply walk slowly because bikes don't stop. They just swerve to avoid you.
We went to the Chinese Community Center (Phuc Kien Assembly Hall) and saw a statue of Thien Hau (Heavenly Queen Lady). In China, Thien Hau is known as Mazu.
Thiên Hậu is a deity of traditional Chinese religion, who is revered in the southern maritime provinces of China and in overseas Chinese communities. She is not specifically a deity of Taoism or Buddhism, though she has been brought into connection with figures and themes from Taoism and Buddhism. -Wikipedia
I loved seeing this lady watching her dogs and puppies.
It was really funny to see bulbuls hanging from cages as pets. They may be pretty, but are such pests in Hawaii!
Hoi An Artcraft Manufacturing Workshop
It was interesting to see this woman creating lanterns to be used for their festivals .
We listened to Vietnamese music.
This woman was selling Chinese horoscope pendants and hanging ornaments.
Japanese Covered Bridge
(16th - to early 17th century)
It was built by the Japanese to connect their side to the Chinese side of town.
Lunch was at the Morning Glory Street Food Restaurant and Cooking School.
We thought their food was the best we'd had on this trip so far.
The menu listed this as Tofu & Tomato Soup and a Crispy Pancake.
The crispy pancake had green bananas, green mango, bean sprouts, cilantro (coriander) and mustard greens.
I know North Face is made in Vietnam, but I still wondered if what we saw in these little shops were the real thing or knock-offs.
I was having a hard time getting used to Vietnamese money which is called Dong.
The exchange rate was $1.00 = 21,000 dong.
The many zeros totally confused me!
In the late afternoon, I took a rest for a couple of hours while my energizer bunny, Art continued to explore the town.
Dinner at the hotel was restful and lovely.
Several tour friends had already gotten sick so a little rest was helpful.
Hội An, also Faifoo, is a city of Vietnam, on the coast of the East Sea in the South Central Coast region of Vietnam. It is home to approximately 120,000 inhabitants. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Hội An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. --Wikipedia
The buffet breakfast under the trees was fabulous.
We also watched some tai chi being done.
Quite a few of our tour friends opted to get a bag full of laundry done at a local laundry that Hoa knew. The cost was by the pounds and extremely reasonable. Art and I didn't have enough to do.
I know Hoa said there was a law in effect that only three people could ride on a motorbike. They were also supposed to wear a helmet.
Ummm...
Hoa told us that when we're crossing streets teeming with motorbikes, we shouldn't run or stop. We should simply walk slowly because bikes don't stop. They just swerve to avoid you.
We went to the Chinese Community Center (Phuc Kien Assembly Hall) and saw a statue of Thien Hau (Heavenly Queen Lady). In China, Thien Hau is known as Mazu.
Thiên Hậu is a deity of traditional Chinese religion, who is revered in the southern maritime provinces of China and in overseas Chinese communities. She is not specifically a deity of Taoism or Buddhism, though she has been brought into connection with figures and themes from Taoism and Buddhism. -Wikipedia
I loved seeing this lady watching her dogs and puppies.
It was really funny to see bulbuls hanging from cages as pets. They may be pretty, but are such pests in Hawaii!
Hoi An Artcraft Manufacturing Workshop
It was interesting to see this woman creating lanterns to be used for their festivals .
We listened to Vietnamese music.
This woman was selling Chinese horoscope pendants and hanging ornaments.
Japanese Covered Bridge
(16th - to early 17th century)
It was built by the Japanese to connect their side to the Chinese side of town.
Lunch was at the Morning Glory Street Food Restaurant and Cooking School.
We thought their food was the best we'd had on this trip so far.
The menu listed this as Tofu & Tomato Soup and a Crispy Pancake.
The crispy pancake had green bananas, green mango, bean sprouts, cilantro (coriander) and mustard greens.
I know North Face is made in Vietnam, but I still wondered if what we saw in these little shops were the real thing or knock-offs.
I was having a hard time getting used to Vietnamese money which is called Dong.
The exchange rate was $1.00 = 21,000 dong.
The many zeros totally confused me!
In the late afternoon, I took a rest for a couple of hours while my energizer bunny, Art continued to explore the town.
Dinner at the hotel was restful and lovely.
Several tour friends had already gotten sick so a little rest was helpful.
