We hit the road again the following morning with our next destination of Hoi An. On the way, we briefly stopped at the Lang Co Beach to take quick picture (including a few failed attempts at jumping pictures). We also stopped at Hải Vân Pass, which was at the top of a lush mountain that served as the official dividing point between Hue and Da Nang. The breathtaking views gave us many picture-taking opportunities.
After a long morning of traveling, we finally arrived Hoi An. We were all starving, we immediately went for lunch at open restaurant that featured many options. We enjoyed local cuisine such as Cao lau and my quang, which are traditional noodle dishes. For the rest of the afternoon, we were free to explore the city. We saw ancient houses, temples, and small museums. We were surprised to see the Chinese and Japanese architecture and cultural influence. This quaint city was a wonderful chance to do much-needed, at least for the girls!
During the two days we spent here, we enjoyed our free afternoons by exploring the city on foot or bike, visiting the many tailor shops to get custom-made clothing, and practicing our bargaining skills at the shops in the small city. This was a nice change of pace from packed days of working or touring. During both of our free nights, we had two amazing dinners. Our first night, we had spring rolls and curry, among other local dishes. For the second night, we were surprised by Italian cuisine. This was one of the few nights that we didn't have any food left over. :)
After dinner, we were free to explore the Lantern Festival, which celebrated Hoi An as a World Heritage Site. The festival featured many traditional performances, artists, boat rides where we released floating lanterns into the water after making a wish. We were amazed by the beautiful lights and scenery, which included a full moon.
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