Boat ride around the delta.

We didn’t have anything booked this afternoon. So after our cooking class we asked reception if they could organise a boat trip for us.
We had a lovely older man driving the boat, he didn’t have any English so no description about anything, just enjoy the scenery.

He took us along the river a little way and then down some of the smaller canals. We passed plenty of boats of course, quite a few stilt houses, lots of fisherman, palm galore and so many orchards. There was plenty of things to look at.

There is quite a lot of Hyacinth in the water and also a lot of plastic bags. It’s such a shame because obviously this river is the lifeblood of the Mekong community. The boats motor got caught up with plastic bags a few times and the Hyacinth gets so thick it stops the boats from getting through.

We stopped at a coffee shop along the way which I’m sure must have been his granddaughters. We had a coconut drink and old mate had a coffee, all together a total of $3.50. Good for them may as well keep it in the family.

Funny when we left the boat, we thanked him, he bowed a couple of times and we headed up the street to the Home-stay. He followed us all the way, just nodding at us every now and then. Must have been under strict orders to get us home safe.

No rain today but boy is it humid. We went for a quick swim and then headed down for some cocktails before dinner. A couple of Daiquiris for me and Long Island Iced Tea for Graham. Nice dinner of Snails and Pork Spare Ribs followed by some Cointreau shots and a Chocolate Cocktail the bar staff invented for me.Read more