Posted on November 27, 2012February 25, 2018Hoi An and Saigon, Vietnam – November, 2012 (Day 7) An early morning in Hoi An and then a flight to Saigon. Relaxed at Hotel. The market is the place to pick up chicks Chinese temple – incense that burns for two weeks! Chinese temple Chinese temple Koi at temple Incense Beautiful plantings at the temple Beautiful plantings at the temple Beautiful plantings at the temple 17th century house in Hoi An Kitchen – still in use History of the old house View across bridge to “Japan” town Monkey that guards the bridge Japan Town – Hoi An View across river at Hoi An View across river at Hoi An Chloe partakes of French-style phone – Hotel Majestic, Saigon Hotel Majestic rooftop bar From rooftop bar From rooftop bar From rooftop bar From rooftop bar From rooftop bar
Posted on November 26, 2012April 20, 2024Hoi An, Vietnam – November, 2012 (Day 6) A day of cycling along Thu Bon River, herb gardens, Hoi An market, and a cooking lesson — we learned to make rice flour wrappers! Community herb and vegetable garden Community herb and vegetable garden Community herb and vegetable garden Community herb and vegetable garden Community herb and vegetable garden Community herb and vegetable garden Community herb and vegetable garden Fishing boats Feathered friends along th etrail Woven fishing boats Fish trap Water coconuts Chloe taking aim Water coconuts Many beautiful flowers! An old bridge Variety of fresh noodles Central market Onions, garlic and shallots at market Herbs at market Squid! Fish sauce (s) Starting of cooking lesson Ingredients More ingredients Da Chef! Fresh rice wrappers Fresh rice wrappers The junior chefs in action Chef Chloe at work Chloe Fish to be wrapped banana leaves Fish topping Fish packet Fish ready to cook Fish ready to cook Specialty of the house – pre-frying Specialty of the house – pre-frying In the fryer! Fried yummies with tomato flowers Fried yummies with tomato flowers Chef Chloe and Chef close out the lesson