Today, we finally got off the beaten track (aka off the highway) and unto the backroads (Lins you would be proud). We were on the ferry just before 6:30 and watched the sun rise - a lovely setting and a 5 cent mode of transportation.
It has definitly been the best day thus far and the longest - 95 km. Luckily it is flat as a pancake here in the delta. Think lush forests, green rice paddies, kids waving and no traffic (thankfully).
But, I am getting ahead of myself.
Yesterday we landed in Can Tho - which is the capital of the area. It is a raging metropolis but has a beautiful riverfront area that is the gathering place for tourists and locals. The Mekong is huge - remeniscent of the Fraser.
Following the lonley planet guide, I convinced Rob we should experience a Southeast Asian massage. He was skeptical. It was rather rough and though I thoroughly enjoyed it, Rob admitted he felt a wee bit violated. At 2 bucks for 45 minutes, it is a steal none-the-less.
We finished the day with dinner on a terrace over looking the water. A rather expensive dinner at around 10 buck for 3 x 1 litre beers, pork served in a traditional clay pot and shrimp with mango. After helping our waitress with her homework (she is studying English at the Can Tho University), we were in bed by 9.-
We needed a good night sleep for today's long voyage. But, we made it- happily showered and in the usual routine of inhaling calories in the form of beer and chips...not a distant cry from Friday nights at Mike's pub. Miss you all...
It has definitly been the best day thus far and the longest - 95 km. Luckily it is flat as a pancake here in the delta. Think lush forests, green rice paddies, kids waving and no traffic (thankfully).
But, I am getting ahead of myself.
Yesterday we landed in Can Tho - which is the capital of the area. It is a raging metropolis but has a beautiful riverfront area that is the gathering place for tourists and locals. The Mekong is huge - remeniscent of the Fraser.
Following the lonley planet guide, I convinced Rob we should experience a Southeast Asian massage. He was skeptical. It was rather rough and though I thoroughly enjoyed it, Rob admitted he felt a wee bit violated. At 2 bucks for 45 minutes, it is a steal none-the-less.
We finished the day with dinner on a terrace over looking the water. A rather expensive dinner at around 10 buck for 3 x 1 litre beers, pork served in a traditional clay pot and shrimp with mango. After helping our waitress with her homework (she is studying English at the Can Tho University), we were in bed by 9.-
We needed a good night sleep for today's long voyage. But, we made it- happily showered and in the usual routine of inhaling calories in the form of beer and chips...not a distant cry from Friday nights at Mike's pub. Miss you all...
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