Hanoi to Hoi An, Vietnam

Halong Bay

I am getting progressively worse at keeping tabs on this blog, but with good reason, as internet connection is faulty in the hotel rooms.

I'm sitting outdoors in a covered patio because the wireless connection's the strongest here. There are lizards crawling around on the hotel walls, bugs flying and biting, and frogs and birds screaming at and calling to each other in the trees. There's a group of locals karaoke-ing, the air is hot and sticky and it hangs in the air like a giant, hovering cloud. There are two kittens peering at me from under the table. They look like they want to come say hello, but they are much too shy and frightened to do so. Mama cat is nearby so they are safe and have a place to go.

Tomorrow we bike to the beach and explore downtown Hoi An! Should be a very interesting day.