After recovering from our second New Years Eve, we decided to walk across a bridge to the island called Cam Nam. It seems most tourists stop at the end of the Hoi An market and venture no further, which is a shame because Cam Nam is a delightful area of Hoi An and it's really nice to get away from the hectic pace of central Old Town. We decided to try and find the Thu Bon Homestay that my cousin Anne and Clive had stayed at while in Hoi An. Following Google map, we waked straight down the main road and to the left. When we found the homestay, I sheepishly ventured into the front living quarters even though no one was around. This was Tet and family time and I was not sure if they were sleeping off the effects of celebrating or if they were even open for business. As I turned around a neighbour pulled up on her bike to drop something off and ran inside the house to get the hosts. When I showed this lovely young lady (who was embarrassed because she wasn't out of her pj's) a photo of Anne, she remembered her last name and gave this huge welcoming smile. I explained that I was here to wish them "Chuc Mung Nam Moi" from my cousin Anne and Clive and that we had rented a home on An Hoi, and would come back for a visit another day, more suitable for guests. Here I am, standing on the lower step, in front of the homestay with the host on the upper step so that we can get in the same photo. Next time we'll have to find a map and rent a bike to enjoy this island again.

Looking out from the bridge towards the Old City of Hoi An

Sometime, it's just too early to have a beer.. and we pay the big bucks for bottled water and soft drinks.