I have been anxiously anticipating today - so much preparation and organisation with no guarantees it would really work out or live up to expectations. But Wow! To say we were overwhelmed, on so many levels, is an understatement. Very emotional and incredibly enriching day! We were up early for breakfast as our World Vision people were picking us up at 7.30am. I was expecting a driver and the World Vision English speaking representative, Nguyen. She was amazing b...

Wasn't sure what we would wake up to this morning after a horrendous storm overnight (never heard such loud thunder!) - plus the fact we hadn't seen the area in daylight.....but the day was beautiful and the resort amazing! Our garden view room would have looked over the golf course but since Novotel have sold it the golf course is barren and brown. Not sure what's planned for it. First stop was to the concierge to reconfirm our pick up tomorrow morning by a Wor...

Our last morning in Hoi An so made the most of the opportunity for a swim before and after breakfast. Packed and bid farewell to the Riverside Resort with beautiful tropical setting and lovely staff. We have debated over the preferable area to stay....Raym is keen on the beachside as would be slightly cooler temperatures and refreshing water - while I like the atmosphere of the riverside town. Would also consider Da Nang - more of a city certainly with a lot to ...