Exploring Vietnam - Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta
(7 / 8 Apr 1999)

		90% of Vietnam's agricultural produce comes from 10% of it's area, and the Mekong Delta defines where that is to be found.

A tapestry landscape at the end of the great Mekong river (which carries Himalayan snow across South East Asia to merge with the South China Sea on the south eastern shores of Vietnam).

The puffed rice is a popular treat from the area, very like western toffee popcorn.

This dormitory room of a stilt house out in the sticks would be our home for the night.

We stop at an island restaraunt for lunch and get to see some of the pets (that's 30 Kg of Python wrapped round the neck on the left and 50 Kg to the right).

The Bonsai garden outside was an absolute treat to walk round.

There were also many beautiful orchids to be found growing out in the grounds.

A refueling stop on the river brought a smile to my face.

In one of the villages we dropped into a school for a while, as they did not seem to mind.

Then we saw the markets and boats in this larger town.

Back on the river again although our time here is running out fast.

Our last port of call is Cai Be, a real market town.

Back on dry land we see the ever popular rice pancakes being prepared.

Once cooked (as shown on the left) they are laid out in racks to dry in the sun.

		A final trip North to Saigon for an overnight stop before flying out.

Our driver asked if we wanted to see his friends snake on the way back into town.

Weighing in at an enormous 75 Kg this monster python is not a small pet to keep around.

A very beautiful Caodal temple we visited on our way back to Saigon.

The Caiodal religion is unique to this region and is a melting pot of ideas and beliefs from other religions and sects.

Andrea, our brilliant tour leader, and Mr Tang, our excellent driver, pose in front of the trustworthy bus for a last minute snap.

Kuala Lumpa's international airport on the way back.

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		The puffed rice is a popular treat from the area, very like western toffee popcorn.
		This dormitory room of a stilt house out in the sticks would be our home for the night.

		We stop at an island restaraunt for lunch and get to see some of the pets (that's 30 Kg of Python wrapped round the neck on the left and 50 Kg to the right).
		The Bonsai garden outside was an absolute treat to walk round.

		A refueling stop on the river brought a smile to my face.
		In one of the villages we dropped into a school for a while, as they did not seem to mind.

		Back on dry land we see the ever popular rice pancakes being prepared.
		Once cooked (as shown on the left) they are laid out in racks to dry in the sun.

		Our driver asked if we wanted to see his friends snake on the way back into town.
		Weighing in at an enormous 75 Kg this monster python is not a small pet to keep around.

		A very beautiful Caodal temple we visited on our way back to Saigon.
		The Caiodal religion is unique to this region and is a melting pot of ideas and beliefs from other religions and sects.

		Andrea, our brilliant tour leader, and Mr Tang, our excellent driver, pose in front of the trustworthy bus for a last minute snap.
		Kuala Lumpa's international airport on the way back.