Meeting up with Joe and Katie in Hoi An seemed to be a good idea. Lots of sights, historical buildings, pagodas, museums etc. Of course it is also possible that this is the most touristy spot in the entire country.
I think of Hoi An as the Bruges of Vietnam. Water channel moved,so the town got forgotten and ignored in wars so preserved architecture and temples etc. Rediscovered for tourism in the 70's and really boomed since the early 90's.Very hip place chock full of restaurants catering to the multitude of anglo tourists. Every other shop seems to be tailors mixed in with shoes (we can make your size!) or lanterns and gifts. Many historical buildings and sites to see scattered throughout.
Taking it easy for a few days and mostly meandering about town and eating well.
Pics:
1.dragon fountain in one of the temples
2.a very old ornate wood house preserved for many years
3. Joe, Katie, Kim&I on the lantern, gift shop, tailor filled streets of the town
4. Temple
5. Covered Japanese bridge at night
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