AUSTRALIA | Monday, 1 Jun 2015 | Views [333]
Went walking out Cam Thanh way nearly to Red Bridge and through the rice fields back into HoiAn. Was on a different road than previously and it was lovely as it was beside a small river and the road in the shade for part of the way. After ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 31 May 2015 | Views [349]
Up early and off for a walk into the central market. When I got back at 6.45 an American couple were having breakfast. They were going to ride their push bikes to Marble Mountain. It would take approx 2 hours to ride the 25km. I wouldn't want to be doing ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 30 May 2015 | Views [364]
We have now been away for 4 weeks and normally we would be on our way home now. We are both so glad that is not the case. I went walking out Cam Thanh way and took the first road back toward Cua Dai and then turned right and went further out into the ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 29 May 2015 | Views [431]
Neither of us slept well. So I was up and off for a walk to the central market. I took some photos of the river and boats. Also some of the ladies in the market. I stopped at the pots and pans shop to buy 2 mugs. During breakfast Mr Dung came up on the ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 28 May 2015 | Views [355]
Was up early reading my kindle and suddenly I got a message my battery was low. I put the kindle on the charge and left a little earlier for my walk. I took the Nikon camera to take some photos around the streets. I went to the small park area where ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 27 May 2015 | Views [309]
Walked down the low road into town and the market. Bought 1kg of lychees. Walked back along the River. Spoke with Meahgan at breakfast. She is very happy with her tailored suit for work. She explained that it is navy in colour and has a pink lining. ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 26 May 2015 | Views [349]
Walked out toward Red Bridge and took the first sign to Cua Dai Beach and walked back via the market on the way to the beach. It was only a 45min walk but saw some good countryside. I passed the Kem / Ice cream shop that Kevin has been looking ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 25 May 2015 | Views [315]
I walked past the market and the Japanese Bridge down to the second bridge across to An Hoi Island and then back across the first bridge and back along the river. After breakfast Kevin headed off to the beach (time 16 min 35 sec) while I went to the ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 24 May 2015 | Views [275]
Decide on a sleep in this morning. At breakfast we met a new guest, Megan who was from New York and she works at Goldman Sacs. She was looking for a tailor and I suggested our tailor from last trip, Phoung and so after breakfast I took her to Phoung’... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 24 May 2015 | Views [320]
I walked into the market and bought some Lychee fruit. Kevin again stayed in bed. After breakfast we headed to the beach and Kevin did his record best time of 16 min 12 sec. We were a little earlier as Mr Dung is renovating his house and the noise is ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 22 May 2015 | Views [346]
Went walking down to the local market and then left into Cam Thanh Village area and back past Red Bridge Cooking School / Restaurant. I thought I was going to get lost at one stage but managed to find my way. There were not a lot of Westerners on the ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 21 May 2015 | Views [291]
Up and out walking at 6am to the market. Kevin again stayed in bed and didn't venture out. After breakfast Huynh took us to the local tailor to get firstly, Kevin's short sleeve shirt made and then to a second tailor to get my sun dresses made. Only ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 20 May 2015 | Views [330]
Because we are attending Mr Dungs ancestor day at 11.30 we didn't go walking but had breakfast at 7am so that we could be at the beach by 8am. As we were leaving, the Homestay was very busy cooking and rearranging furniture for the lunch. I went over ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Tuesday, 19 May 2015 | Views [241]
Headed off for a walk at 5.45am and was walking down by the River when I remembered I was to ring mum again at 6am. I quickly turned around and it was 6.15 when I called her. Chatted for 20 min and then went out again to the local market. On the way ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 18 May 2015 | Views [325]
I went walking into town along the River and went across to Cam Nam Island to have a look at Dong’s house and then I wondered the back streets of HoiAn looking for the Banh Xi Queen. Breakfast menu had a few more items this morning and Kevin ordered ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Sunday, 17 May 2015 | Views [291]
Didn't go walking this morning as starting to feel fatigued. After breakfast went to helmet shop to take a photo of the helmet that Kevin liked. Sent it to Vang who is going to go and buy it for us at local price. On way to An Bang Beach I passed through ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 16 May 2015 | Views [335]
Headed down toward the River this morning and as I came around the corner I met a guy Gary Hagan from Sydney Australia also walking. I walked along with him and chatted. He is now living in HoiAn and has just signed a 6 month lease on a house out toward ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Friday, 15 May 2015 | Views [331]
Walked to Cho Tan An Market and bought a mango and some laundry detergent. Kevin went along the river and across to Cam Nam Island to look at where Dong has built his house. Kevin says the work on the second floor is progressing. After breakfast, I tried ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 14 May 2015 | Views [368]
I decided to walk to Cua Dai Beach this morning while Kevin was having a lazy morning staying in bed. The road was busy so it was a little difficult avoiding the traffic. On the way back I heard this voice call out to me and it was Hien and her 4yo daughter ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 13 May 2015 | Views [364]
We walked into the central market this morning. We ended up buying a plate, knife, fork and spoon as Cuc keeps taking the ones I borrow from her. Cost us VND $80k a rip off but Kevin felt sorry for them. Got another mango for our shakes. Kevin got some ... Read more >
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