Made In Hoi An 
For some, it was an early start to have a splash in the hotel pool. For others, it was a relaxing wake up to be greeted by a delicious buffet breakfast. Our tummies were full and gave us the energy for the stroll into this ancient town.
We found ourselves at the river which runs through the town for a peaceful boat ride. We saw the beautiful scenic views of luscious green fields and the beautiful water which surrounds this magical place. On the river, we saw big nets that would be lowered into the water to catch fish. After every hour, they would be lifted out of the water to check if they had been successful.
We took a short walk to a traditional Chinese temple that had been built in the 17th century to worship Buddha, Happy Buddha, Laughing Buddha. After spending some valuable time in this historical venue, we continued walking to our next destination. The Japanese Bridge was a spectacular sight. It was a wooden bridge which has a temple inside to worship. This bridge was constructed in 17th century to separate the Japanese sector from the Chinese sector. 
It was time for lunch. We were starving and ready for a fan to cool us down. We were able to choose where we ate. This was nice because it gave us the freedom and responsibility to choose something we wanted.
After lunch, those who had ordered clothing at the tailor were able to go back for the first fittings. We were all pleased with the results and couldn’t wait until it was fully finished and we could take it home. Free time followed this event which allowed us to explore the streets and practise our bargaining skills. After an hour some went back to the hotel for some refreshing drinks by the pool, while others stayed behind to continue shopping or for another fitting at the tailor.
Our final activity of the day was an incredible experience. We were given the opportunity to participate in a cooking class. We prepared our meals and then ate them at dinner. The first dish we crafted was marinated chicken. We got to choose some spices and other garnishes which complemented the dish very nicely. For our last dish we made fried pork spring rolls. The meat was prepared earlier so all we had to do was put it in the rice paper and wrap it into the correct shape. These dishes were extraordinary and very fun to make. The restaurant provided us with some other selections to go with what we had already made.
We ended the night by visiting a night market outside the restaurant. There were stalls filled with unique items and there were lots of opportunities to buy what you wanted. Some of the stalls were filled with beautiful lanterns that radiated all over the night sky. We are definitely looking forward to the adventures to come.
Jessi and Matt xx