Wow, what a day, filled with the sights and sounds of the Mekong Delta. Left Saigon early, rain continued to pour down. The streets are flooded, the motorbikes bravely plow ahead, even though they are getting soaked. Arrived at the boat dock and adorned in brightly colored plastic ponchos headed for our boat. Had a lovely cruise down the river, our first stop at a fruit grove for a nosh, with accompanient by traditional music. A short walk in the rain and mud and we jumped on the horse drawn cart for a quick trot down the island. Next conveyance was a woman rowed sampan through the small canal with dense green foliage. Rain continued to pour down. Back to our boat to shed our ponchos, and on to the coconut candy factory(also a sip of snake or rice wine).
After a bad traffice game, and a game of scrabble, finally arrived at our luscious hotel in Can Tho. This place reminds one of times of old. Beautifully furnished in a tropical style, right on the river, a lovely pool , fitness center, and yes, another spa. Time for a massage, manicure & pedicure for Roberta, a swim for Phil, and a pedicure for Barbara. Terry took a nap.
Dinner by the river with a delightful breeze, and a mosquitoe lit "coil" to keep the bugs away. We bid the attentive staff good night, looking forward to another day on the river tomorrow, which will be our last full day in Vietnam, now that's hard to believe,
Tired and full of images from today,
Barbara
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