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Aug 26, 2009 - Phnom Penh-Chau Doc
Good morning Vieeeeetnam! Lo so cosa state pensando, non è certo un inizio che si caratterizzi per originalità, però sono stanco ed ho voglia di andare a dormire.Good morning Vieeeeetnam! Lo so cosa state pensando, non è certo un inizio che si caratterizzi per originalità, però sono stanco ed ho voglia di andare a dormire....
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Apr 26, 2009 - Chau Doc, Mekong Delta
I felt much better after a couple of Vietnamese coffees, although I looked like I had gone ten rounds with Ricky Hatton my eyes were that puffy from the heat and lack of sleep. We eventually got another ferry into Chau Doc and went for something to ear. ... To be fair, he had never been to Chau Doc before, it still pissed me off though. ... We finally found one and Spenny waited outside for me, which instantly made me feel like I had to hurry up.I felt much better after a couple of Vietnamese coffees, although I looked like I had gone ten rounds with Ricky Hatton my eyes were that puffy from the heat and lack of sleep. We eventually got another ferry into Chau Doc and went for something to ear. ... To be fair, he had never been to Chau Doc before, it still pissed me off though. ... We finally found one and Spenny waited outside for me, which instantly made me feel like I had to hurry up....
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Apr 25, 2009 - Cao Dau,Mekong Delta
I was up and out for coffee on the island for 8.I was up and out for coffee on the island for 8....
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Apr 21, 2009 - The slow boat to Vietnam
We decided to take the slow boat to Vietnam and enjoy the Mekong Delta at leisure. oh well! On arrival in Chau Doc, Warrick and I were asked by our tour guide if we would mind heading out to a local English Language School to sit in on the class and give the students an opportunity to converse with a native English speaker. ... With a couple of hours to kill before class we went wandering around Chau Doc, a border town between Cambodia and Vietnam. ... We found a roadside stall selling what looked like duck, but was so big I was sure it was goose.We decided to take the slow boat to Vietnam and enjoy the Mekong Delta at leisure. oh well! On arrival in Chau Doc, Warrick and I were asked by our tour guide if we would mind heading out to a local English Language School to sit in on the class and give the students an opportunity to converse with a native English speaker. ... With a couple of hours to kill before class we went wandering around Chau Doc, a border town between Cambodia and Vietnam. ... We found a roadside stall selling what looked like duck, but was so big I was sure it was goose....
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Mar 14, 2009 - Chau Doc & Ciao to Vietnam
Randy I am emotionally exhausted but physically strong after spending a month in Vietnam.Randy I am emotionally exhausted but physically strong after spending a month in Vietnam....
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Mar 10, 2009 - Chau Doc-last night in Vietnam
The second day of my three day tour in the Mekong. Instead we were dropped off at a dingy looking hotel in Chau Doc 3 hours later and the staff had no idea who we were. ... I had previously paid extra on my tour price to get a single room with air-con so when we finally established we were in the right place I fought for my air-con room valiantly.The second day of my three day tour in the Mekong. Instead we were dropped off at a dingy looking hotel in Chau Doc 3 hours later and the staff had no idea who we were. ... I had previously paid extra on my tour price to get a single room with air-con so when we finally established we were in the right place I fought for my air-con room valiantly....
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Nov 16, 2008 - 3 days on the Mekong Delta
>Mekong Delta, Vietnam 17th-19th November, 2008 To ease our passage to Cambodia, we decided to book a 3 day tour of the Mekong Delta with local guide to take us over the border by boat on day 3. That evening, we stayed on a floating hotel on the Mekong, in the border town of Chau Doc and drank our favourite Vang Dalat, while playing Pass the Pigs/Le Couchon with our new French friends. ... Day three – another 6am start.>Mekong Delta, Vietnam 17th-19th November, 2008 To ease our passage to Cambodia, we decided to book a 3 day tour of the Mekong Delta with local guide to take us over the border by boat on day 3. That evening, we stayed on a floating hotel on the Mekong, in the border town of Chau Doc and drank our favourite Vang Dalat, while playing Pass the Pigs/Le Couchon with our new French friends. ... Day three – another 6am start....
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Jul 8, 2008 - The Mekong Delta
It is the second day of the Mekong trip now. Next we headed across to Chau Doc province to visit an Islamic community and a nearby fish farm. ... The fish farm visit by row boat was quite cool if somewhat cruel to the overcrowded fish.It is the second day of the Mekong trip now. Next we headed across to Chau Doc province to visit an Islamic community and a nearby fish farm. ... The fish farm visit by row boat was quite cool if somewhat cruel to the overcrowded fish....
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May 26, 2008 - Heading to Vietnam...Chau Doc
Happy Memorial Day! Today we were able to sleep in!!! But, I'm soo used to getting up early, it has been clock work.that should be fun to compute! Then, its about an hour via boat until we get to Chau Doc. ... It was a fun quick jaunt in Chau Doc. ... It is not a tourist town, so there really were not any other "white" folks like us.Happy Memorial Day! Today we were able to sleep in!!! But, I'm soo used to getting up early, it has been clock work.that should be fun to compute! Then, its about an hour via boat until we get to Chau Doc. ... It was a fun quick jaunt in Chau Doc. ... It is not a tourist town, so there really were not any other "white" folks like us....
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May 9, 2008 - Chau Doc
woke up at 5. after getting off the boat and in to the car again and visited an antique house before heading out of Can Tho to Chau Doc our next stop over. ... Sam mountain is just on the outskirts of Chau Doc and we went via Sam mountain to visit some very famous pagados. ... pilgrims journey from all over Vietnam to visit these particular pagados.woke up at 5. after getting off the boat and in to the car again and visited an antique house before heading out of Can Tho to Chau Doc our next stop over. ... Sam mountain is just on the outskirts of Chau Doc and we went via Sam mountain to visit some very famous pagados. ... pilgrims journey from all over Vietnam to visit these particular pagados....
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Apr 19, 2008 - Chau Doc
After a wonderful breakfast of omelets and bread, it was time to say goodbye to our wonderful hosts.After a wonderful breakfast of omelets and bread, it was time to say goodbye to our wonderful hosts....
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Apr 18, 2008 - Mekong Delta Trip
After a delightful stay at Madame Cuc's Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, we were ready to set off on a new adventure to the Mekong Delta, located in southern Vietnam.After a delightful stay at Madame Cuc's Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, we were ready to set off on a new adventure to the Mekong Delta, located in southern Vietnam....
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