The tiny town of Hoi An in Viet Nam is as picturesque as they come.

Japanese bridge
Lanterns floating beneath a bridge
Lanterns hanging in the trees
Vendors selling their wares
Everyone sells the floating candles
Coffee shops are as prolific here as in Seattle
Visiting my friend Luyen six years after my first visit
Luyen and her husband fed me several meals during my visit
A fisherman gives me the peace sign as he shuttles me and my bike across the river
A fishing village with canoes and round boats
When they’re not fishing, they’re giving rides to tourists
Drying rice paper in the sun
Tending to the rice paddies
Make sure the adults have their heads protected

Tom Deus

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