Another Day in Rainy Hoi An

So the rains continues but trying not to let this dampen our spirits, we biked to My Son Sanctuary, another UNESCO heritage site and Hindu temple complex constructed between the 4th and 13th centuries. This complex of temples is recognised as the holy land for the Champa Kingdom and was only discovered by the French in the 1800s. It was interesting to see some of the architecture, and apparently it's still unknown how the bricks are held together without mortar. Not many people were around that day so we could explore the complex freely. After wandering the temples for a couple of hours, we had a break from the light rain to watch a series of dance and musical performances. It was nice to see My Son Sanctuary although we wouldn’t rush back having seen it now.

In the evening, we had another fitting and then treated ourselves to a hearty and delicious burger after having cravings for western food. Vietnamese food is great, but we fancied a break from Cau Lao and the limited broth noodle options served in restaurants. We didn’t have high expectations for the burger but it was genuinely amazing and would rival any high-end western burger. Wandering around the Old Town again after dinner, we came across a crowded stall with people buying a drink called ‘Mot.’ It's hard to describe the taste of Mot, but it's a herbal fruity drink served over ice and drank through a thick bamboo straw. After one sip and without hesitation we both looked at each other then turned around to buy another. We both agreed Mot is our favourite South East Asian drink so far!Read more