Walking the streets of the old city is fantastic, by day and by night. It is truly beautiful next to the river and has a great vibe down each small road. There are a number of 'attractions' which you can buy tickets for. The noteworthy sites were The Japanese Bridge (you can view it from the outside, no need to waste a ticket) and a live performance (a bit cheesy and cringeworthy at times, but some interesting music). One house we visited had marked on the walls where the water had risen to over each historical flood. The second highest one from the last 40(+?) years occurred just a few weeks ago.
On another day we attended a cooking class in a restaurant by the river. Gorgeous dishes. We made chicken & ginger hot pot, amazing spring rolls, Vietnamese salad, and cumin(?) encrusted fish. Recipes to be posted.
One of the best evenings was spent relaxing at a Beer Hoi spot, joined by a number of Ozzy travellers. At the end of the evening and en route home we were stopped by some students from Hue who insisted on sharing a drink. We exchanged phrases and explanations on our respective homes, Hue and Wellington, as best we could for quite some time. They were charming chaps with great attitudes and fumbling English. At the very end of the night, when the bill required settling, they refused to accept a cent for the beer we had consumed. Very generous.
Hoi An is a choice little town, we discovered a few ace eateries, including our poshest meal yet, and the suits are superb. I'm glad we ended up staying an extra day here, even if it was due to ill health.
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