Waking up to an early start we left Hue with a feeling of excitement for our day ahead. First up was the terrifying yet satisfying abseiling we had planned. There were a lot of nerves rushing through our bodies as we were confronted with staggering heights. The first few steps were very daunting but once we got the swing of things it became very enjoyable bouncing off the vertical rocks. Even though we had to deal with the frustrated voices of those coaching us through the process were a little unsettling, as my (Elise’s especially) ability to take direction was not amazing, the experience was something we all will never forget. After all, “life starts out of your comfort zone”. We survived this even with our lack of skill, and all shared a great sense of accomplishment. 
We then hopped onto the bus once again, and headed off to the beautiful city of Hoi An. These calm and sleepy streets were completely contradictory to the busy streets of Hanoi. First impressions were that of delight and wonder, for the beautiful lakes and lanterns were a sight to see. We started off at the tailors, where we all got something (or in some cases a lot of things) made just to fit us. They had such a gorgeous range of designs and fabrics to choose from, we dived straight into it all with excitement for the finished product.
We hit the streets of this beautiful city and gawked at the lovely items that were on display. Intriguing artwork, a sea of genie pants and over-priced shoes mixed with a large amount of tourists and extremely incessant shopkeepers made it quite the experience. With all the amount of rice and other Vietnamese foods we were all craving a good western meal. Once we saw the western styled dishes on offer we couldn’t resist and quickly got a table. After consuming an abundance of burgers and pasta we were highly satisfied and ready to take on the city with style.
With a week to go we have already done so many incredible things, and seen so much. We are taking in all the opportunities that we are given and making the most of what is left. Every one has come to that stage were we are all missing our families, however our enthusiasm towards the activities and experiences yet to come makes this a lot easier to endure.
– Elise and Sofie