Here's a snapshot from around the city center here in Hoi An.
Though I could have flown into a nearby city, I always prefer a train or bus to get a glimpse of countryside. You can laugh, it’s okay! To be able to drive through small towns and villages untouched by tourism is life most only read about in books or watch on the big screen. This little town makes me want to pinch myself wondering if I’m walking through a movie set.
Cars are not allowed down the narrow streets of the town, so most rent a bike or just walk, which makes the city even more enjoyable because it lacks the noisy constantly honking cars and motorbikes!
This tiny town is full of some really great tailors and they’ll make anything and everything for you. There are many charming people here, but there are two in particular I really adore. Lan is a kind women in her mid 30’s who owns a clothing shop, and has a 9 month old baby boy. She's a very busy woman! Quynh works with Lan and at 24 she’s already "retired" from teaching (English)in Vietnam. She told me "she was ready for something new!" Being the same age we had a good laugh about how we were both retired English teachers though it was a great job! She loves working with Lan and I enjoyed working with both of them! I was able to design some really cute and comfortable linen pants with them which I’m very excited about! I’m especially proud I was able to work with such a great team and able to support a local family in one of the sweetest towns. I’m looking very forward to bringing these great pants to the store! Here's a peak below!
With that, I’m headed off to say goodbye to my new friends and book my bus to the capital city, Hanoi! Until then, here are a few more pictures...
Just classic shot of the scene here- bike, straw hats, and yellow painted buildings...
The local market- videos to come! 
Here is an example of some of the carvings they do here!
One of men behind it all!
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