A Walk Around Hoi An

Included in our stay was a guided walking tour of Hoi An. The town has a beautiful Old Quarter that is a pedestrian only area and it was bursting with character. Vietnam has been heavily influenced by China, Japan, and France and it shows in the architecture, food, and art throughout the town. But the place is still so uniquely Vietnam.

It was really fun taking photographs here. I hope they look good here on the blog because I am really excited about the way some turned out. If you notice a few photos tucked in here and there, that lack explanation, it's because I just like them so much!

It was a beautiful day to spend walking through this charming town.

  Everyone was so friendly, especially when the kids said "hello" in Vietnamese. What a difference it makes to greet people in their native language! This little old lady scooped C right up. Love this photo.

 Then came the hat purchase. I was SO pleased that D and C were so very willing to wear them (all week long!). I just could not snap enough photos of them with the hats on. And, of course, they were a hit with the locals.

 Time for lunch! Cafe des Amis was recommended by our guide and did not disappoint. Both Vietnamese and Western food were offered and the proprietor, Mr. Kim, was quite the salesman. He even shared his guestbook with us so we could read all the testimonials.

 After lots of tasting, D was ready to add her own testimonial.

 It reads:  "It looks good. And it smells good. And it tastes good!!!!!

                              D, 5 years

                                 America"

Family photo at the end of the tour.

Back to the resort and into the pool!