Our time in Hoi An by Arushi

Over our three free days in Hoi An, we enjoyed exploring the markets, swimming and lots of good food. At first, the markets (day and night) seemed draining and exhausting, I started to enjoy the haggling, eyeing up things we wanted before going on a mission to find the best price.

One by one, all the items were checked off the “shopping list” (a list of items we liked and were looking out for), including a few fake North Face bags and clothes (suddenly we seem to own a lot of North Face branded things)… we’ll see how long they last anyway!

Dad and I also got a few things tailored which was exciting! He purchased a new blazer and linen shirt, whilst I got a suit for my new sixth form - riveting stuff! Mum purchased quite a few shoes, taking advantage of the custom sizes and designs and I even got two new bikinis! Millen was constantly on the lookout for bracelets to add to his stack, whilst Eashan bought a small bag. Millen, Eashan and Dad even booked themselves a haircut (or a shave in dads case).

All in all, our shopping in Hoi An was very successful and fairly enjoyable (depends on who you ask - not sure mum will miss the haggling although she is very good!). We have been having a relaxing last few days, with mornings in bed watching the free spider man movies our hotel provides in the smart tv, shopping mornings as well as afternoons by the pool finished off with cycling to dinner somewhere in town!

We have been loving Madame Khanh, a Banh Mi restaurant so much that we have in fact had lunch there every day we’ve been here (three days in a row!) and we will absolutely be getting some takeaway Banh Mi on Thursday morning to have at the airport! They also do an amazing egg hot chocolate - it’s so deliciously rich and chocolatey, I love it!

We enjoyed a morning at the beach as well, although there were lots scammers along the way there. The beach wasn’t too busy, probably due to the grey skies which didn’t look too promising! Nevertheless we had fun splashing around, reading or catching up with the blog.Read more