Hoi An

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We decided to give DaNang a miss and are now here in nice little Hoi An.
Our 8am bus this morning didn't show up until 10:30am so we didn't arrive
until almost 2pm. Lovely hotel with a small pool, $10 for the room.

For our last day in Hue yesterday we went to the DMZ (De-Militarised Zone).
Trip left at 6am and returned at 6pm, and we worked out that we were only
off the bus for a total of 3 hours (and that included lunch & breakfast!!).
Exploring the tunnels that the Vietnamese lived in for 4 years was the highlight,
but overall the trip had far too much time spent on the bus......at least
it only cost $8 each!

Also got to see an old American Army Base with helicopters, tanks, and stuff.
The DMZ is the area that surrounded the old border between North Vietnam
& South Vietnam. That was were much of the fighting took place during the
Vietnam War.

Hoi An is a strange town. For those who haven't been here it is basically
just full of Tailor's shops!!
We have just ordered some test clothes in one place - just 1 thing each.
If they turn out OK in the morning we will start going nuts & order plenty
more!

Weather warmer here, sun has re-appeared!

No other news, still aiming for Nah Trang for Xmas.....can't believe it
is so close, not much festive spirit here, although there are some trees
and decorations up!

That's all folks!

Phil

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