Hội An


Hội An was a major port until the harbor silted up and commerce moved to Đà Nẵng. That kept it unstuck in time, and out of recent history - perfect for a tourist town.

* = Duyên's photo

Click for a larger version Cham tower

Not Hội An, but on the road from Huế to Đà Nẵng, the first leg of our trip to Hội An. This site consists of two towers, not in the best of condition. This tower has bats inside.

Artifacts are still being discovered on the grounds. The bad guy of the story is a Finnish tourist, who wanted to bribe the locals and take artifacts away.

Click for a larger version The second tower

A bit fuzzy, but still structurally sound. Both towers are over a thousand years old.

Click for a larger version Local kids

I got out of the van to snap something else. They took a look at me, and pointed out the kid in the red shirt, who's part American.

Americans are known (in Vietnam) for the thumbs-up sign. "Number One!"

Click for a larger version Street in Hội An

Lots of artisan shops and restaurants

Click for a larger version Residential street
Click for a larger version Japanese covered bridge

Hội An had Chinese and Japanese communities in the days when it was called Fei Fo

Click for a larger version Filling station
Click for a larger version *Silkworms

At a silk clothing factory. The tour is a come-on, and I was eventually roped into buying 3 shirts. I was more careful at the chair maker next door.

Click for a larger version Flooded family

On the road out of Hội An. This is how they had to get home that afternoon. Everyone was remarkably adaptable, and didn't miss a beat.

Click for a larger version Another flooded family

Sailing around in the garden.