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Hoi An nightlights

After indulging in delectable desserts at The Cargo Club last night (mine was a mango tart) …

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… we stepped out of the restaurant’s back door to see the riverfront illuminated with lanterns and lighted floating sculptures.

Carol took most of these shots.
This was a lovely little restaurant adorned with lanterns.
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These were floating on the river.
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I understood the big floating dragon, turtle and fish. I mean, those are all creatures that could potentially – or mythically – live in the river. But a basket of cats? What was that all about?
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We wandered to a collection of lantern shops.
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Tony barely fits in the shop.
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Tony went back to our hotel, and Nikki, Carol and I enjoyed a nightcap at Bazar, where Carol shot pictures of passing cyclists.
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