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After our usual arrival by bus in a new place, being dropped off out of town and beating off motorbikes and taxis with sticks, we checked into our pick of guesthouses and hit the shops.
Now with over 400 tailors in Hoi An, it was a bit of a stab in the dark of where would be good and value for money. On recommendation from the Lonely Planet (they got it right for once!), we had a really good feeling about a palce called Phoc An, where Louise had a red trench coat and shirt made, and a casual jacket and shirt for me. It all turned out great and will hopefully last and not fall apart as soon as we wash them!
We also found a little gem of a restaurant called cargo, where we ate each and every day (everything was just that good, especially the desserts). Needless to say, Hoi An was mostly about shopping (and eating), and we spent 5 nights there as we liked it so much.
The town was actually really pretty, like nothing we had seen in Vietnam so far, with old style buildings and streets and we spent a long time walking around and enjoying it.
HAI VAN PASS
One of the days here we hired a motorbike each ($8 total) and drove up the coast to the Hai Van Pass. This was amazing to do, totally inspired to Top Gear, it was a must on our 'to do' list.
Jeremey Clarkson on the Hai Van Pass-"You expect to find many things when you come to Vietnam; "communist-ical" farming, reminders of the war, stunning food, massive heat. What you don't expect to find is a deserted ribbon of perfection - one of the best coast roads in the world".
We must have rode 120km that day and really amazing, especially as we did it by ourselves.
When leaving Hoi An we had to get rid of some stuff to make room for all our lovely new stuff. I think if Louise had her way, she'd like to go back and buy a couple of extra suitcases and fill them!
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nicola slide The Hai Van pass sounds amazing ... glad u had some good clothes made...i remember how hit and miss it was!xx