Leaving for Hanoi this afternoon on overnight train (given up on the bus in case I'm recognised from the last journey) - have heard lots of good things about Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Sa Pa from people coming from the other direction so looking forward to it - sharing a 4 person carriage with three others I've met here so that should be cool although a bit cramped (god help us if anyone breaks wind) - All lovely people though.Hoi An has b...

So, arrived in Hoi yesterday after longer than intended stay in Nha Trang. Although didn't like Nha Trang at first, grew to quite like the place - very relaxing and was quite sad to go. Had to delay because of typhoon here in Hoi An - by the time I arrived the weather was ok although you could see they were still clearing up (see picture) electricity was affected and of course most importantly no one was able to use the internet - I tell you, everyone is so compe...

So, arrived in Hoi yesterday after longer than intended stay in Nha Trang. Although didn't like Nha Trang at first, grew to quite like the place - very relaxing and was quite sad to go. Had to delay because of typhoon here in Hoi An - by the time I arrived the weather was ok although you could see they were still clearing up (see picture) electricity was affected and of course most importantly no one was able to use the internet - I tell you, everyone is so compe...