Leaving Hue again with much regret, we got ourselves on a day train for the few hours to Da Nang, a glorious trip on a nice day, with some of the best views you will get anywhere
Da Nang in the distance
After our little taxi and bus adventure (see main text) we made it to Hoi An and the lovely little riverside resort on the far side of town.
Our first recon trip to town in the evening was interrupted by another deluge, but next (and every) morning Hoi An was bright, clear, and hot as all heck... with thunderstorms every night... Perfect. For centuries a centre for trade with China, Japan and beyond, and still brimming with traditional arts, crafts and tailoring, the wonderfully preserved old village is a rare find in SE Asia and a true look back through the last few centuries.
(Ok overdoing it with photos again, but it's just a photogenic town... and I love it when I make a good picture)
And yes, we happened upon a Vietnamese wedding ceremony... hard to fault that for a perfect moment
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