Day 6 Hue to Hoi An

Today started with another delicious breakfast at The White Lotus Hotel before being picked up for our 4 1/2 hour car journey to Hoi An via Da Nang (Central Vietnam). The guide on our trip was again excellent and very funny. We travelled up over a mountain pass after a short stop at a fishing village, where locals tried their hardest to sell us things from their baskets. The views from the high road were beautiful with glimpses of lagoons and the coast. On route we arrived at Da Nang, a huge city which was a mix of modern and old buildings and huge seaside resorts. We then travelled to the Marble Mountains., a group of 5 limestone peaks, We left the vehicle to visit the a local marble shop and factory and then ride by glass elevator to the top where there was an incredible Buddhist pagoda, numerous shrines and caves. The caves had been a hideout for Vietnamese soldiers and had numerous Buddhist statues inside them. The walk down was somewhat treacherous as the stone steps were steep and uneven and we kept our eyes open for rats as a couple were seen on the way up. Our last stop was a silk factory which was interesting, but the sales pitch was tiresome and we were pleased to finally arrive at our resort where we will be for four nights. It is truly beautiful and located right beside the beach. The place is huge with three restaurants, a huge pool and lovely big rooms. After relaxing with pizzas and drinks we were entertained by a wedding going on next to the bar and then the wedding music. We again had an early night going to bed with the sound of very loud frogs which sound they are everywhere.Read more