A long day in Hoi Ann yesterday but it is very pretty. The river running through the town and all the flowers and old boats. We stopped in our free time and had a passion fruit sorbet and sat on little stools outside the tiny sorbet store. So of course many girls came up to us selling small items. We caved they have such darling faces and we bought some gifts for the children of the wonderful staff at Mala Mala. Planning on taking a big package of goodies for their children on Hippo and will do it every year. We go there so often and Petunia and all the ladies there are so wonderful. I am sure everyone that has been to Mala Mala will agree. it was quite fun. One girl sent her husband on his scooter to pick up more of one the items. They certainly are industrious. We had only a few minutes left before having to leave and he made it back in time.
It got hot later in the day and that always makes you tired but it was worth it for sure
Last night our "dates" cancelled (exhausted after a very long tour) and we managed to change dates with them to go another night. So at 6.30 pm we were on our own for dinner. Lots of confusion - not used to that. Should we veg out in the cabin, should we go to the French Buffet in La Veranda, should we try to get into Prime 7. What to do! It was quite fun. Last time that happened was on the Navigator in very rough seas where Prime 7 is on the high deck. We got in and only one other table that night. So we decided on a repeat performance at Prime 7 for our date night. We were able to get in at 6.30 pm if we had just two courses so the table would release for a second seating. Fine with us. We ordered immediately and finished about 7.30 pm. Perfect. Then we put on a movie and had a very relaxing night on very full tummies.
Today we are vegging out and not doing anything on our last day in Da Nang - or kind of vegging. With the heavy bookings on the Explorer I have been on email for the last 4 hours. Ken is booking air but the internet is super fast and "life is good".
Again a perfectly beautiful day! No wind, clear skies these last two segments amazing weather. Tomorrow NHA Trang not sure we have been there before.
