Lantern shop in the town center

Hoi An is one of the loveliest, charming places you can imagine. This small town with its 100 000 inhabitants is situated along the coastline in the middle of Vietnam. The name Hoi An means peaceful gathering. Even if there are lots of tourists visiting Hoi An from all over the world it still manages somehow to remain charming and relaxed. The small, narrow walking streets, the river and riverboats, the cyclos (bicycle tuk-tuk), the lanterns and the smiling and lovely people all make you feel relaxed and peaceful. Our two week’s stay consisted of swimming, easy riding (bicycles), late breakfasts by the river, exploring the city center and its surrounding areas, visiting different restaurants eating good food, getting tailored clothing, reading books, good conversations, getting to know some locals,  and visiting My Son Sanctuary, Da Nang and Hué by motorbikes. We absolutely adored this wonderful place on earth – a place we would definitely visit again… On our trip in Hoi An we were lucky enough to run into friendly Catherine, Lucy and Paul (from Ireland) who we met earlier in Halong Bay and Régine and Philippe (from France). Thanks for some lovely time spent together! Hope to see you again soon!

Evening outside our hotel – Ylang Garden…

In town – the river flowed over its banks in rainy season

 

Magnificent view outside our hotel – Ylang Garden

Late breakfast with freshly made juice… mmm

The gardener cultivated vegetables right next to the poolside

Luna Noor is bicycling outside our hotel during rainy season

Hoi An town center

Old town in Hoi An

Flooding during rainy season

Lanterns in all sorts of colours and shapes… just beautiful

Lunch, playtime and dining…

The riverside…

Hoi An – lakes, rice fields and its surroundings

Hoi An – seaside

Meeting friends from Ireland, France and Vietnam

Tailor clothing

My Son Sanctuary

Cultural music and dancing show in My Son

Da Nang city

Time for coffee and cakes in Da Nang

It seems like my sister, Vera, got her own boutique in Da Nang 🙂

…and even our friend and neighbour Mona back in Trondheim…

Mountain pass between Da Nang and Hué

Well ventilated toilet with marvellous view in the mountains 🙂

Our trip to Hué and the old town

It’s raining again… 🙂

Hué old imperical city

And who is this handsome young man? 🙂