Hoi An

Hue to Hoi An was a four hour bus ride, but it didn't feel too long as we stopped for a quick beach break!

Ready

Nope!

Up the winding mountain paths, we stopped at a bunker riddled with bullet holes. 

Why don't they ever sit still for photos?!

Upon arriving we quickly checked in and were off to get our UNESCO passes and a brief orientation walk through the historic town. The World Heritage Cite is a beautiful example of a port-trade town. There are Chinese, Japanese, and western influences. The ports were most active between the 15th and 19th centuries. 

Some highlights include the Japanese bridge built in the 18th century. 

The Quang Trieu Assembly Hall which had a delightful number of dragons. 

Seriously! My house needs more dragons.

Maybe less dorks...

The market and docks. 

Hello future dinner

And the modern An Hoi bridge. 

After a bite to eat we headed to a custom tailor shop where Ang proceeded to buy ALL THE THINGS! The shop is called Yaly Couture and was very highly recommend by our guide. Ang got a three piece suit (skirt, pants and jacket) and a dress for a steal. They were designed, sown, and delivered in two days. 

Wandering around after the tailor we got caught in a downpour and took shelter under a tree. A few vendors tried to sell us umbrellas for about 150,000 Dong ($9 Canadian) but we bargained them down to two for 100,000. Feeling smug, I walked away with my tartan umbrella that swiftly began leaking in multiple places. 

So it was mojito happy hour to wait out the storm. Then a few local dishes for dinner - Cao Lao (BBQ pork and thick noodles) and Mi Quang (shrimp and pork with noodles). 

You guys, our hotel had the nicest pool! So a late night swim and good night sleep lay ahead.