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Published: February 2nd 2008
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(Tina)On our last full day in Nha Trang we headed to the beach again and our eyes were drawn to all these people eating stuff they'd bought from a little old lady cooking on the beach. Lynda went over and came back soooo excited saying that they had Lobster and a man said we should definitely try some!!
Being good girls who always do as we're told we ordered one!! Its the one with the spots. Ten minutes later we were tucking in and it was really scrummy and only cost 4 quid!! Sorry Paul we know you were only eating marmite on toast at the time.
Hi it's Lynda - need to tell you a very funny story. Our last night at the beach and we decided to go to the posh Sailing Club for dinner and treat ourselves. We had fab food, took some good photos and had a good long chat with the new manager. He told us some stories about customers who thought they could drink, but found out that they couldn't. Well we couldn't give up this challenge, could we. Well Tina couldn't because unfortunately I wasn't drinking because I was still feeling queasy.
The drinks were served in large jam jars which were filled with ice and then a quarter of a bottle of either vodka or rum (local) topped with juice or mixer (not much, believe me). Well Tina decided to have a rum and coke. She drank one - no problem - I had a water (yummy!). We ordered another - no problem. In the meantime she'd started chatting to a German lad who ordered her a LIIT (forgot to say - she's already had one with dinner). So you're getting the picture now - she was a little bit tiddly pop. By the way, in case you were wondering - I had another water!
Anyway we then decided it was probably time to go home. By this time I was a nervous wreck because everyone in the place was as p*ssed as a pudding and falling over and burning people with cigarettes, and pulling and snogging and gropping - you get the picture. Well Tina was a bit scared and didn't want to walk but because she was a bit drunk she agreed to go on a bike - Yes TINA ON A MOTORBIKE!! The proof is in the
Lynda's lunch
Eat It - Yummy photo. In fact she even told me she quite liked it once she got the hang of it, so Paul get rid of your gas guzzler and get yourself a moped!!
She felt proud of herself the next morning but was a bit fragile but hats off too her she did two jamjars and two LIITs (I'm so dead jealous, I did about 6 waters, I was worried in case I drowned internally like Lea Betts!!)
(Tina)On the 1st February we flew from Nha Trang, ah really sad to say good-bye to the beach, how lovely was that just to laze away a couple of days soaking up the sun, just like being on holiday!!
Arrived in Hoi An with no accommodation booked again, we are getting so brave, had another problem with a taxi driver, agreed a price at the airport and then he tried to drop us before we actually arrived in the old town, which is where we had agreed a price too! Anyway sorted it ok, eventually. Got dropped at a hotel we had been recommended but really did'nt like the look of it so they rang us another taxi. Well what a
Lunch is Served
Tina tucking in little darling Steve 18 he turned out to be, running us around all over the place, waiting while we checked rooms out, our wish list for hotels is getting longer with every hotel we stay in, anyway we are entitled to be fussy.
After visiting about 78% of hotels in Hoi An we finally did a deal and are staying at Serene Hotel. Very nice place although we had a bit of trouble with the toilet first time it was used but all sorted now!!
Now I must admit we weren't too keen on this place when we first arrived, even though we had heard very good reports about it, however when we're wrong we say we're wrong. We left the hotel at 10am this morning to do a tour on the Ancient Town but we came to the shops and got waylaid. Needless to say never did the sightseeing but have bought loads of lovely stuff and finally finished shopping at about 7.30pm. We have both ordered stuff that is being made for us and we are due to pick it up in the morning, how exciting is that and cheap as chips!! Even Lynda has enjoyed
The "Jamjar"
Tina does 2!
Not forgetting the 2 LIITs!! shopping, probably a first!!
(Lynda) You can say that again, I didn't want to stop, in fact it was me that suggested we had something made. I'm so excited I have to go and buy another bag tomorrow so that we can carry it all!! I'm hoping to do a bit of culture tomorrow but think I've got the shopping bug!
Just stopped to have a beer after shopping and on the way here - and guess how much it was - 15p yes, in fact less than that!! Unbelievable, we think it's home brew at that price but who gives a damn, just hope we can get home without falling over! Going back for some more hooch now, we're loving it!!
In case you're concerned about our welfare (the trots), and I'm sure you all are, we think we've sussed out our problem - it's the malaria tablets, and thank God we're taking our last one tomorrow, so fingers crossed and legs uncrossed!!
Love you all. Missing you, but buying lots of pressies. L&T xxxxx
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Disappointment...
What the fcuk?! Since when has a dicky tummy ever stopped anyone in our family getting bang on it? Hang your head in shame mama. Auntie - big up yourself babe (although I'm sure you could've squeezed another jar or two in). Would've been more exciting if you'd have been driving the moped too. Matthew's here and was wondering if the lady running the beach cafe had any 'fish fingers' because apparently all other fish dishes "stink", the heathen. We're all good, house is still upside down though. Tony's been round today fitting a new window as well as Rick doing the stairs. Got the carpet being fitted Wednesday so hopefully this time next week it'll all be finished and looking like Llewelyn-Bowen's been round. I'm off down the Stag now to watch the Amir Khan fight, play pool, darts and drink some jam jars. Love always, Darren, Donna, Bump and Fago xxx