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We completed more research, flights and room bookings for the next leg of our trip before heading out for lunch. The pull was too strong as we passed the lovely cafe where we had Cao Loa for dinner last night, so we called in for lunch. The lady seemed pleased to see us again. Whilst having lunch we spoke with the lady's daughter-in-law and it transpired her husband provides transport to our next destination, so we exchanged details so we can contact her to make a booking. She also let us try some of the interesting looking dessert she was about to eat which was a mix of avocado, durian and coconut. It tasted good so we asked where she had got it and she said her husband had brought it back from his last trip ... So we will be looking out for that when we get there!
We then walked down to the river near the old town and wandered through some of the back streets. As the sun started to go down we grabbed a seat on the waters edge. Once the moon was up we started heading back towards our homestay in search of food. We went a different route this time and came across a beautiful temple where a lady was chanting and banging a huge bell, it was quite mesmerising to watch and listen.
Our search for food was satisfied at a little cafe serving com tam suon nuong, a sweet grilled pork served with a fried egg, rice and salad. It was accompanied by and a sweet sauce with a small side of vegetable soup, very nice! After eating we walked on past where we are staying as we could see lots of neon lights in the distance. As we got closer we heard where it was coming from ... Karaoke bars! We also discovered a pretty little lake to stroll around before heading home.
