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Here is a dumb little video of the Bahn Mi place.

Perhaps the best sandwich in the world

Roadside food shops are everywhere throughout Asia. But with a little help from our pal Anthony Bourdain, we found the best one of all on the streets of Hoi An. A Bahn Mi is a fusion of French and Vietnamese flavors. So what you see in the of the following: a crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside baguette filled with pâté, pork, tomato, cucumber, onion, cilantro, green onion, chili sauce, mayonnaise AND a fried egg! Goodness! It is a symphony in a sandwich! All that for a dollar each. I wish we could transport all of you here to try one.

I miss milk

Just eating some Oreos and thinking that cold skim milk sounds soooooo good!

Hue

Pronounced "hway." That's where we are now. So nice to move to a fun new location! We just visited the Imperial City. An interesting mix of beautifully restored royal palaces and bombed (non-restored) buildings.

Here are a few photos :)

Old Town

Hoi An is a world heritage site and was a major international port during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Know what that means? Lots of old buildings and old pottery that came from traders all over the globe.

We stopped in several protected buildings during the day. Many of which double as museums or community centers. Many thanks to Rick and Randi, and Lee Ann for an educational and fun day!

Bike ride around Hoi An

Yesterday afternoon we had a wonderful ride around the rice patties that surround the town of Hoi An. It was hot at humid (as it always is) but it was relaxing and peaceful to be away from traffic and people. Bikes and motorbikes are the main modes of transport and it feels nice to be out in the world instead of in a car. And look! A water buffalo! Our thanks to Kristi and Jennifer for the experience.

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who gave us such nice honeymoon contributions for food on the road and snacks for our overnight train journeys! You have kept us well fed and quite content! Coffee, croissants, sticky rice, fresh fruit, soup, pork buns, sandwiches, beer, spring rolls, pancakes! Oh my goodness! I don't think I will fit in my wedding dress anymore!

Thank you Marissa S., Jan M., Molly M., Pat M., Judy B., Paul R., Kristi S., Mary L., Ali & Lars B., Kim N., Dalen T., Lindsey P., Gail J.!!!!!!!

Cooking class!

We spent this morning having a blast in Hoi An! We met a local woman/chef who led us through a local market explaining as she went. We learned all about various herbs and vegetables and how to know when they are at their peak ripeness. We made a few purchases, then followed her back to her kitchen where we made five different dishes.
1) sweet and sour chicken soup
2) green papaya salad
3) pork spring rolls
4) fish grilled in banana leaf
5) eggplant cooked in a clay pot

Everything was amazing - one of our best meals. Thanks to Michelle and Tim for contributing to this wonderful experience.

Hoi An!

For the next few days and nights we'll be in the town of Hoi An. It mostly escaped any major damage during the war and was recently named a World Heritage site. It has a lot of great old architecture, good restaurants, shops, and an energetic central market. We just had a fancy dinner (thanks Dalen!!) and strolled he through the quiet streets. It's tough capture in a picture how nice the walk was, but here is one anyway.

Dancing with pottery