Mac woke this morning to lots of itchy bites on the ankles. Thinking that some fleas hopped into his socks yesterday at the fisherman's hut and settled in for a good chow down! Got to use the Stingose though and because it was a rest day he could recuperate with the iPad and a bit of banking, reading, current affairs and gaming.Number one job of the morning was to face numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 laundry ladies and get the washing done. Twee had suggested we "share...

Another day hard at work from our Hoi An base. We have survived the salt infused lunch and after another hearty breakfast supervised by Twee we were met by Huan for our transfer and introduction to the entrepreneurial Tan, the hard working Jack and a spot of fishing and crabbing.This morning's water buffalo ride was with the well credentialed Jack - apparently a local stud with many a hard working son and daughter in his lineage. Coupled the 8 seater cart to ...

Nothing like a dress up and a bit of a dig in the dirt! Spent the day grinning from ear to ear. Such simple things but so much fun. I think it is the general "feel" of Hoi An. The city is so relaxed and the people so friendly - there just isn't any stress.The day always begins with a hearty breakfast and the ever present, softly spoken Twee has us nestled in at the best table in the second floor restaurant over looking the river. Not sure how we are going to ...

OK, have to admit, the hours just disappeared under the wheels of the van which was carefully navigated by Mr Song our driver. At one stage I thought that either Mac or Richard was going to tell him to get the lead out. We literally crawled up the incredible Hai Van Pass. But it was appreciated because we had no motion sickness from any traveller and we got to see all the sights.The first four hours were a back track to Hue and after the relative quiet of the Ho ...