Welcome to Hội An

Yesterday we arrived in Hội An, Vietnam. The plane from Hanoi was only 2 hours, but the check-in line was super long!! We made it through with lots of time, and got through security. Alex and I did French homework while we waited for the plane to board. 

Now in Hội An, we are checked in to our hotel, Little Gem. Last night we went out for dinner at The Circle. My dad says he liked this restaurant because the name was closed to the name Family Circle. After dinner we wandered a bit, and found a little store that sold snacks, so we bought some milk and Oreos. The city is beautiful on it's own, and the decorations for Tet are really pretty. 

We will be in Cambodia during Tet, but the preparations all over Vietnam seem to be well underway, it is a magical time to be here, with so much red everywhere. Tet is a very significant holiday, much like Christmas at home. It celebrates the start of spring and beginning of a new year based on the Vietnamese calendar. Usually, Tet is celebrated by reuniting with family and friends, wearing new clothes, and receiving "lucky money". 

We are excited to have a few days to rest from our adventure in Halong Bay, and there is a nice pool at the hotel to check out. We will definitely be back in the old town, and are looking forward to getting to know the city of Hội An!