Warning for clothes-lovers....

Hoi An is pretty much a town that is dedicated to tailors. They are everywhere you look, and it wouldn't be so dangerous if it wasn't so inexpensive! Lets just say I went a bit overboard. I tried hard not to, and I think tomorrow I will force myself to rent a bike and get out of town so I won't be tempted anymore. Let's see, the damage so far is one winter coat, two dress pants, two yoga capri pants (that are way too comfortable that i'm scared i wont wear anything else...ever again), one shirt i designed, one silk sleeping bag, one skirt, and one summery dress...i think its time to stop. All of these were ridiculously cheap. I've only ever had 1 dress tailored for me before, and it is so great to have things that actually fit perfectly for you.

The old town in Hoi An is really cute as well (I did do other things than just shop!). There are a lot of places where they make lanterns right in front of your eyes and carve wooden artwork as well. The market by the water is massive. Everyone is always trying to get your attention, and after a while, it gets quite exhausting...i'm finding that putting a pair of sunglasses on and putting some music in my ears is the way to go, then if I don't respond to the 1 billion requests to look at their goods, I don't feel as rude...they just figure I can't hear them.

I'm getting so good at bargaining though, I'm on a roll recently...I bargain on everything from buying water to accommodation at hotels. Its expected here that you do, and if you don't, you're going to get seriously ripped-off.

Bike riding tomorrow....definitely!