DAY 3 Vietnam: Da Nang

After 2 overcast days, the sun finally came out today!.

By now a regular dining spot, I went to Table 88 and had frosted cornflakes with sides of two prawn and dumplings and steamed rice with the usual latte!. I then took a cab and revisted Hoi An. I went to a renown tailor called Yaly, where they helped tailored me a suit (blazer and pants) for work back home!. This was I would say was a unique experience for me and definitely one of my highlights so far on my stay in Vietnam. The tailoring process started with me looking through the catalogue given to me by one of the tailors at Yala, and picking out the suit I liked most. I then went upstairs where I help choose my colour, fabric and lining of my suit , before being measured and height taken with photographs of me being taken of me front on, side on and back with my corresponding height.

Afterwards, I continued walking enjoying the beautiful weather with the sun shining, purchasing a few goods and finally leaving at 3pm back to the hotel where I had a Vietnamese Coffee (which has condensed milk in it) for the first time, before going to the poolside lounge and enjoying the view of the pool and South China Sea.

Dinner tonight was at the Table 88 with a seafood buffet!. As per usual there was a very wide selection , I indulged with some prawns, fried crabs, steamed rice and oysters!

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The statue of Buddha with incense

Getting a fitting for my suit by one of the assistants at Yaly's!

A lady enjoying her ride in a rickshaw taking a selfie

Sheraton Grand Da Nang poolside overlooking the South China Sea

Indulging in the seafood buffet

DAY 2 Vietnam: Da Nang

I started Day 2 with another visit to Table 88 (for the buffet of course :D) and ate baked beans, 2 croissants and four little hash browns washed down with a latte , (yes i sure love my coffee ). Afterwards, I took a cab to Vincom Plaza, in Downtown Da Nang, a shopping centre and had a brief look around, before walking to “Dragon Bridge” located over the Han River. At night fire even comes out of the Dragon’s mouth!.

I then walked through Han Riverside, where there are a lot of traditional Vietnamese boats and a massive yacht called “Happy Yacht” which features a nightclub!. Shortly afterwards, I went to “Wannatel” where I enjoyed some lovely tea and was kindly offered a refill by staff. After the teas, I continued walking through the area, before going to the taxi rank and getting a taxi back to the hotel.Because I have become hooked on ginger tea , I helped my self to one before going for a refill and enjoying a second one . I then settled in my room for the afternoon, soaking up the views on the balcony.

The day was finished off with a very satisfying feed at the trendy Green House restaurant at the Hyatt Regency, I had a margarita pizza for entree , spaghetti with chilli and garlic , topped off with a very delicious chocolate mousse!.

Below are some photos taken throughout the day :)

Vincom Shopping Centre!

Views from the "Dragon Bridge"

The golden "Dragon Bridge". It is built over the Han River

A incredible ocean mural as you go downstairs from the "Dragon Bridge" to Han Riverside

Traditional Vietnamese boats at Han Riverside

Crossing to the "Wannatel" where I had teas

DAY 1 Vietnam: Da Nang

After a heavy day of flying and sleeping in the day before, the first day staying at the Sheraton Grand Da Nang, was started with buffet breakfast at Table 88!. There was a great variety of food, and i enjoyed bacon, hash browns and a chocolate croissant with all bran cereal and a very good latte!. After breakfast, I took a taxi to Hoi An, a very busy yet culturally enriching place , which ,for a first time visitor ,like me can be very overwhelming to take in at once.

Regardless, i still enjoyed the chaos and Vietnamese culture filled with hanging baskets, conical hats, motor scooters/bikes beeping and driving everywhere, and selling things !. The place attracts many visitors and is one of the top 10 to visit places in Vietnam. After walking around exploring the nooks and crannies of Hoi An, I sat down and enjoyed a coca cola at The Shamrock Irish Pub Hoi An.

I then continued walking around and made my way to “Yala” a male and female tailor, that builds you a suit from scratch . Afterwards, I got a taxi back to the hotel and enjoyed a very rejuvenating 1 hour“Relaxation” massage at “Shine Spa”, back at my hotel Sheraton Grand Da Nang. I had a very professional masseur and afterwards felt brand new before being offered ginger tea, which is very healthy for you!.

All in all it was a eventful day ended by a great steak at "The Grill"

Below are only a select amount of photos I had taken of Hoi An, there are many more, but these are my favourite !

A lady wearing the traditional conical hat and carrying a hanging basket at the food market

The Vietnamese Flag . Red meaning social revolution and the five pointed star, the five classes that make up Vietnam

A row of bicycles that match the colour of the architecture in front of them!

Diverse and colourful range of fabrics!

Locals at the food market selling herbs and vegetables