Well, after our big adventure in Sapa and all the memorable moments, we returned to Hoi An to pack the last of our belongings and get ready to come home. It seems we had brought the cold weather from Sapa and Hanoi with us as it was cold in Hoi An. We have arrasnged with Madam An for a tribute dinner for her and all her staff on ednesday night to tank them for being a part of the Hoang Trinh Family and for all they have done for us over the past few months. We ordered a beautifully decorated cake from Hamks over the road and Madam An organised the food. Robyn and Linda are also invited and any of the guests who wish to attend. We spent the morning with Jan and Susan from Coffs Harbour showing them around oi An and then try to catch a Nanna before tea. Thje staff have all pitched in and help prepare tea and have worked tirelessy since this morning. We aren't allowed to help, but when it is time to make the spring rolls, Lyn and I are delegated the task...we are experts now and have them made in no time at all except for distractions from Pat, my friend the rat, running backwards and forwards across the entry - just loves to scare me....Ha laughing and pointing at the "mole"....no sympathy at all our "Ha No Help" as he has ncknamed himself. Dinner is a wonderful success with the guests joining in and all the staff who aren't on duty have made a huge effort to attend...some of them lve a long way away so we appreciate their efforts!!
Finally there is the cutting of the cake - what a disappoitment to cut such a work of art!!...then we hand out the woollen socks and gloves we have brought them all from Sapa...and the silver bracelets for the girls....they are so excited !!! Madam An returns the favour and presnts us with gifts of coffee, dried cocnut, scarves and a purse each.... we are just as excited but wonder where we are going to pack it. We are not allowed to help clean up and as the guests leave, so do Robyn and Linda...there are thars and thank you's for the wonderful experience and opportunity they have given us.....
We head off to bed after a little play acting as the new Hoang Trinh Receptionists to try and entice Madam An to employ us...didn't work......damn!! Should have been more serious maybe....
The next day we catch a taxi to the End of the World....... out Cua Dai Road and turn left past the huge hotrels that are still being repaired after the typhoone across the sand over the road that the typhoon moved with it's force and past the hge piles of sand on the roadside....... down alleys that we wondered if the taxi would fit down, around corners and past tiny little palm leaf houses to aroad that leads to the waters edge and there in front of us is a tiny little outdoor cafe / restaurant - "The End of The World". The view from te waters edge is beautiful and as we sit and eat our last lunch in Hoi An, we are both somewhat quiet...pondering the next coupke of days and our return ome...not a lot to say....... just take in the view ..... We head back and throw a few last begotten treasures into our bags then head off with Madam An and taff to a dinner she has invited us to to celebrate her third anniversary of owning Hoang trinh.... we are humble and proud to be given the privilege. It is nice to join in a meal with the staff .... laughing and chattering away...... and a few Moat, Hai Bah, Yo's as well........ The nght comes to an end and we head back homne to go to bed for the last time.... not much sleep tonight I'm afraid....... tomorrow we say goodbye
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