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Feb 1, 2013 - Mekong Delta

We spent the day in the Mekong Delta. It is a region of waterways formed by the Mekong River, covering an area of about 60,000 square km and with a population of 17 million, most engaged in farming & fishing. Often called the breadbasket of Vietnam, the Delta accounts for more than 50% of the rice production. As we left HoChi Minh city we saw more bright-green rice paddies, fruit orchards, sugar cane fields and vegetable gardens. The waters were busy with boats & fish farms. We went to the port in My Tho city. We boated along Tien River...

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Weaver's South East Asia Trip

Aug 29, 2010 - Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Today we joined a tour group and did a one day trip to Mekong Delta. Unfortuantely the weather wasn't that great, but we got to visit a pagoda, travel along the river in 2 kinds of boats, visit a coconut candy factory and watch traditional music being played and sung. Kim is very friendly, not to mention very funny and light-hearted. We are now at her family home in the countryside and have just eaten a very tasty fish hot pot, which I helped prepare, with her family and despite the language barrier I have been made to feel very welcome....

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Jen's Round-the-World Trip