Hoi An, Vietnam
by rc
Hoi An was spared from American bombing and is now a riverside town primarily known for silk and tailors. One can tailor make anything here. Suits, gowns, hats, shoes (sneakers, sandals too), trekking pants?! Even bikinis. Cost of suit (jacket and pants) ranges from $90-150. If an Aussie says it costs more to dry clean than a tailor made dress shirt ($20), then something is really out of whack! Here are some scenes.
First fitting. I ended up revisiting them 3 times. I’m just a princess when it comes to custom made.
People light incense around twice a day. Ancestor worship and praying for good fortune. Full moons and beginning of months are also times of lighting incense. Strong customs.
Me being a stalker again. Quite a beautiful photoshoot!
Sign with “fixed prices.” Good information for the savvy bargainer.
La plage. A nice bar fully equipped with everything you’d want at a beach. I did the pull ups and yoga routine. (That’s a routine??)
Finally got a new suit!! But now you have to pack it with you everywhere?
Haha! I mailed off! Sea mail takes 3-4 months
I would agree with the wife, that is awkward
During my first sleeper bus ride the conductor slept next to me. Like face at my feet.