In Hôi An, they really love a lantern. They’re hanging from shops, boats, lampposts, windows and even floating in the Hoai River. It’s a tradition stretching back 400yrs, introduced by the Chinese and Japanese merchants to symbolise peace and good fortune. They’re incredibly beautiful, that said, they didn’t symbolise much peace for my camera. This place is seriously photogenic. My camera worked hard. I could spend the next month here endlessly chasing the perfect, water-reflection shots.

I have an overwhelming quantity of photos from day and night – here are some that looked good.

There are many boats lit like this going up and down the Hoai River – usually to take tourists to light their paper lanterns and place them into the water. We gave it a go, but did get lightly scammed into the world’s jankiest boat.

When the monsoon rain comes, you can be sure that the poncho sales men and ladies will be out in force trying to sell you one – whether you had one already or not.

Emma has drunk so many of these tropical lassis that I think she may soon become one. Remember the time I mentioned we were afraid to have fresh fruit? That’s firmly behind us.

Another walking tour video to show how tucked away and peaceful some of the centre parts of the city can be.

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