Hoi An was my next step further south. Most of the people from the Hue boat trip headed south the same day I did. Since the buses dropped us off at the same place, we were all able to meet up. At Sam's recommendation, we headed over to a new hotel that had just opened up. The place was fantastic, close to the old market, and even had a pool. The pool was great for those sweltering Hoi An afternoons. Many scenes from "The Quiet American" (including the opium den scenes) were filmed in Hoi An. The city has Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and French architecture and was a great place to spend a few days wandering around. There are some really nice historic houses. Many are in great shape, despite the flooding that often occurs during
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