For our last day in Hoi An, we planned to go to the beach again and lie in the sun. Beach towels at the ready and sunglasses on, we stepped out of our windowless and soundproof room, only for Elodie to hear Zack exclaim 'Holy Guacamole!'- there was a torrential downpour outside- a monsoon! As a result, we were told that our mini excursion to My Son would not be worth it in the rain as it consisted of walking around outside, and even if we did want to go, the streets were so flooded that minibus would have taken HOURS. Instead, we braved Hoi An Old Town, which after a while, when the rain died down a bit, still looked very pretty. We then had lunch, but whilst eating our noodles, it started to tip it down again. Not wanting to stay in the hotel all day, we went out looking for something to do. At times the rain was so hard that you could not see to the end of the road. We came across a beauty salon that looked nice and cosy and we were drenched so whilst Elodie had a manicure, Zack settled for a 'much needed' pedicure- his feet were skanky. After relaxing for about half an hour, then arguing about the price with the owner, we had no choice but to sprint into what now looked like a river with only one small raincoat to cover two backpacks and us. We have forgotten to mention that Zack was wearing a crop top- joke a vest top. We were making all sorts of noises as we ran, and often waded, through the flooded streets- we got many bemused stares from locals and more sensible tourists taking cover in shops. We sat in our restaurant and played a couple of games of pool and had dinner and a pancake to fill us up before we got on the 'Hell Bus' as we now call it. After Zack FINALLY purchased a raincoat, which he practically stole off an old woman for 20p, we ran all the way back to our hotel again. We changed into clean, dry clothes before getting onto a big, yellow bus. Fortunately, we were grouped at the back with a load of tourists. Unfortunately, Zack was next to a large girl from Canada who incorporated half of Zack's bed into hers and got irritated every time he moved. We woke up feeling disgusting and had to find a new hotel which is most definately the worst part. We bargained but to no avail until a man on a shiny motorbike, who answered to the name of 'Eddie Murphy' and was part of the 'Easy Riders' crew, came to our rescue. He took us on the back of his 'Low Rider' to a very cheap hotel he knew and they had a room yay! After thanking him he rode off into the night- no, not really- down the road.
We spent today booking a diving course and an Island hopping, snorkelling tour for the next two days. We are very excited! We also familiarised ourselves with Nha Trang. In smaller news, Elodie bought a towel after lying on plastic bags on the beach. Zack opted for stealing the hotels'- it was 'all part of the price' he claimed. We are sitting on the beach writing this in a notebook before dinner to save time. Zack has just been pestered by a boy to buy chewing gum. When he said 'no thank you', the boy ruffled Zack's hair and walked away. Zack jutted his head forward to try and avoid it and his face was priceless! A mixture of horror and irritation. he exclaimed 'Oh no! I've probably got lice now. That's what they do when you say no you know.' In the heat of the moment he retaliated by squashing an ant which had just bitten him on the leg. Anyway, off for dinner.
Love to all! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Elodie- Jamie- Ouch Jamie! That sounds so painful! Did you cry? Don't lie! Tessa- I sent you an email back :D Claire- You know that I love a challenge and competition so in response to your earlier comment about the cat pictures- me and chippy's cat, me and your cat after the feeling maybe? aaaaaaaaand the cat in cofu, pebble. HA IN YOUR FACE! xxxxxxxxxxx
Zack- Mum, Dad and Kit- Hope you got to the airport ok and that you've settled in. It is strange to think that none of the Holmes family are in England! Actually, it's not that strange, it happens every time lol. Jamie- Kids sell tiger balm here to earn money, I bet you could have used some after that jump! Claire- Sky-diving sounded SO COOL! I can't wait to see the DVD and laugh- joke. Peace xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
