Longan Homestay, Hoi An, Day 1

Another slow morning as is custom now on moving days. The excitement at getting to Hoi An, which has being so highly recommended, soon drags us out into the heat though, and we board a local bus for the small journey. The bus is pretty cramped to begin with, with me sitting on an oil can for the first ten minutes holding onto the chair in front so I don't topple over.
We soon make it though, and make our way to our homestay. What a place it is. We are led into what looks like an outhouse, and shown a room that is more like a private apartment. It's huge! The location is also perfect for the walk to the famous World Heritage renowned Old Town.
That's where we head for some dinner. Lao Cau (probably spelt wrong) for me, a local dish that is very tasty. The town itself is beautiful, and we spend hours walking around at the old buildings and hundreds of small shops selling anything and everything. We walk over the Japanses bridge and go into another temple that stands in the heart of the city, before heading back for some rest.
It is in the night, when this place truly comes alive. Lanterns shine over all the streets, giving them a magical feel, and the river is lit up beautifully by the boats gliding slowly down it and the candles you can buy to let drift in. Hundreds of people walk through the market, and it feels great to be somewhere like this after Da Nang, There is just so much going on. We have a few beers and enjoy the relaxed nature of the place. Everyone has said it is amazing, and no-one was lying!Read more