What can I say

Ok, so it's been a long...no, no, no scratch that...it's been a really really long time. And I must say that I have been dreading this moment, simply because I have so much to say but it feels like I may have waited too long to write it all down. But as you all know, my procrastination has always been one of my finer qualities and I have been known to work better under pressure, so why not give it a go ;p


If you allow me to, tonight I will attempt to get over this hump, this mental blockage of sorts and move on (I'm talking blog here, of course). The trick, I've been told, is to keep it concise and to include lots of pics so that people will forgive or maybe even possibly forget your tardiness. So, lets get back on track people! Four vastly different destinations in one night, hope you can handle it.


Let's begin our journey in Hoi An

Charming, is the best possible word I can use to describe this historic town. If you come to Vietnam, this one is a must!!! Whether you go for the fashion (yes ladies, this is where you can buy inexpensive tailor made clothes that actually fit your body). Or you come to lay on the beach and take a dip in the South China Sea... ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! Perhaps you will come to visit the Old Quarter (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)... the Japanese bridge, the exquisite lanterns, the magnificent art, the blissful cafes, the gentle people :)









Or you could very well come to Hoi An without any expectations what so ever, much like I did and find the one true love of your life...

Cao lầu the most delicious meal known to mankind. I was in Hoi An for less than 3 days and I had it 4 times. Trust me, it's amazing!!!  No but in all seriousness, it's a regional dish only found in this town. "Its unique taste is rumoured to be contributed by the water from an undisclosed ancient Cham well just outside of the town." (as per wikipedia, of course).

So there it is, your crash course on Hoi An. I am sad to say that I did not take many pictures during my stay here, perhaps it was because I knew I would be back or perhaps it is because I did not want to miss a single moment of my time there. I think it may have been a little bit of both.
Oh beautiful Hoi An, first place to steal my heart in Nam :)

I can not take credit for the last three photographs (though I wish I could). This, my friends, is the brilliant work of Miss Amrita Singh, spectacular!     http://www.amritasinghart.com/