Hoi An - A foodie haven

Hoi An is a small tourist town on the coast of Vietnam about half way down the country's coast. The streets ofhoi An are lined with shops, restaurants and cafes that welcome those passing with open French style shuttered doors. The old quarter is located alongside a river which floods several feet each year. As a result, the walls of buildings in this area are "patined" with moss - it lends itself well for photos.

Most of our time spent in Hoi An was planning where we would eat our next meal. The restaurants here take their cuisine seriously. We tried to take a cooking class however because we spent so much time sampling menus of those that offered classes, by the time we had made a decision the class was full! Not to worry, I've learned from Kirsteen: one of our favorite restaurants has a cookbook coming out in a few months. We're in!
Hoi An is known for it's tailors, so it was only appropriate that we had some clothing made. We both had casual jackets made. Jon was a bit demanding having to do 3 fittings until it was just right. I took advantage of a very interesting activity. Ipainted with a designer/artist on some silk and the following day had a dress made from my "art". This was an amazing afternoon and has been a highlight for me.
We left Hoi An with sadness. It is a beatiful place to spend time. Sitting watching people go by as we sipped iced coffees or quenched our thirsts with a "fesh beer" was a great way to spend our days.