On bank holiday Monday we decided to do what everyone back home would be doing, having a lie-in before heading down to the beach. We hired some push bikes and set off, passing along the beautiful river, before we arrived at the beach. It wasn't a let down either, with postcard gold sand, palm trees and bright blue sea, so similar to sunny hunny!!! First we splashed in the sea, it was lovely and cool compared to the blistering heat. After that we returned to our s...

The song 'hot, hot, hot' springs to mind when in Hoi an, as it is baking. After a nice air-conditioned bus ride, where we stopped at China beach and on the pass on highway 1a, which is 1200 metres above sea level. Our hotel is just outside the town, but walkable and we have a swimming pool, so after a sweaty walk we can just jump in the pool, like we did today. Our first day we were taken to two recommended tailors, just in case we wanted anything made. After lu...