Hoi An Vietnam. Great time!

[El Presidente]

We have fallen in love with Hoi An. The pace of life here is far slower than Saigon, the people have the time to interact, the food is beyond brilliant, the architecture stunning. In many ways it reminds me of Havana Vieja with an Asian theme.

I am running out of cigars quickly ....and noticed the resort hotel here has a humidor. It is a poorly frequented humidor due to the price but I had a look inside. La Gloria Tainos and Partagas Serie De Conaisseur 1 looked in excellent condition and genuine. The price of $125 USD a cigar was genuine as well

I haven't found anywhere else in Hoi An to purchase a cigar so I will hold out until I am back in Saigon.

This port city is beautiful if very much commercialised. I have still found plenty of places off the beaten track to share some great local food and piss poor red wine...but cheap. The beer is always cold and bloody good.

We head out tomorrow for a full day snorkelling and beach Seafood BBQ. Di is having a ball. I am not sure how much clothes and hand bags one woman can buy. Apparently we are now buying luggage to carry back the excess

I have been impressed about the inert hunger for betterment of the people of Vietnam. Hotels are built in 6 months to a year.Most people here in Hoi An have 2 jobs, some 3. They work their arses off.

Besides shopping (at olympic standard), Di has adopted about 6 female locals and a ragtag bunch of dogs. She can't walk down the street without the yells of "DDDDDD" coming out and a glass of Sav Blanc coming out in a myriad of glasses and cups. She is in her element ...for the love of god she has befriended a local who is taking her shopping on Monday to ensure she is not ripped off after being aghast at Di's performance at a local tailor. I could have used her a week ago

So off to an island tomorrow. Snorkelling etal. Back for a suit fitting, Seafood BBQ dinner and then I have been booked in for a local full body massage at 8pm. Di has organised it and apparently this one is not a brothel...unlike the last arranged by my good mate.

I just go with the flow

[Colt45]

Great stuff Jackie

[MiguelVU]

AWSOME!!!!!,happy for D & you!!!

[OZCUBAN]

Great stuff guys

[Optic101]

Great ! Enjoy your time.

[laficion]

FANTASTIC !!!!! Is all that I find to say bro..

Guy

[Anchan]

Awesome!!!!

[JohnS]

$USD125 a cigar? I'd hang out too!

How much can Di buy? Aah...she can still get more for Lisa. I know these things because my wife and her sister are a year apart and that is what she'd do on a holiday!

Suit fitting? Brilliant, you won't regret it. Consider getting two El Pres. I'm thankful myself for going all out at the Waikele Premium Outlet in Hawaii on my December trip last year. In fact, you both should stock up on as many goods as you can legally bring back with AUD been so weak at the moment. We both know how expensive clothes are in Australia (like everything else).

[NJP]

Enjoy, its the best of relaxed Vietnam in the middle. Da Nang and Hue are cool too. And tell Di all the **** you by in Vietnam doesn't keep its same appeal when you get home.

[JC67]

Enjoy guys

I loved Hi An

Not sure if it's still around but breakfast at cargo bar is awesome.. I had a pair of Boss copy shoes made which were a bargain at $25 lasted about 5 years!!!

[Hunter1974]

Hard life but somebody has to live it lol ENJOY!!

[PapaDisco]

OMG! You did NOT drink the Dalat red?! Can you still taste anything??

[ToothlessCog]

It's been great reading about your trip. Great photos too! Vietnam does look amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[Mr.T]

It's been fun reading the updates. Thanks for sharing

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[Upmann2009]

Beautiful place, suits, aó dài ( Vietnamese long dress) can be tailor made in 3 hours for less than $200. Make sure you get some suits for you and long dresses for Di. Enjoy guys

[dtrott]

Great stuff Prez! Thanks for sharing with us.Sounds like a good time and appreciate the pictures.Enjoy!

[ag794516]

Great pics. Enjoy your holiday.!!