Wednesday, April 7, 5:30 p.m. Cruising Into Tan Chau, Vietnam — The early-evening sun appears as a bright orange orb descending into the Mekong. La Marguerite slows its pace, sailing into Tan Chau, … [Read more...] about On The Mekong: Mid-Trip Report, The Message, Go Now
On The Mekong: Low-Water Deviation
Because of low water (in the Cambodian section of the Mekong), we are spending one day more in Vietnam than originally scheduled. In fact, this morning's tour to Xeo Quyt was not included in the … [Read more...] about On The Mekong: Low-Water Deviation
On The Mekong: Lotus Pond In Xeo Quyt
Today's included excursion was to Xeo Quyt, a one-hour bus transfer from Vinh Long, where we overnighted on La Marguerite. Former base for the resistance, Xeo Quyt is now part ecological park and part … [Read more...] about On The Mekong: Lotus Pond In Xeo Quyt
Market Mania On The Mekong
We are in Vinh Long for the bustling afternoon market. Again, a visually stunning boat ride and walk through the market, where all manner of aquatic life were being sold, as well as a lot of … [Read more...] about Market Mania On The Mekong
Snake Wine & 3G
Yes, that is a cobra in the bottle of snake wine at the market in Cai Be. A cure-all for rheumatism, our guide tells us. Just don't take too big of a sip or else you'll end up with cobra belly. Maybe … [Read more...] about Snake Wine & 3G
On The Mekong: Cai Be, Put This Trip On Your ‘Bucket List’
A visually stimulating morning in Cai Be. Photos will be posted later. On today's three-hour tour, we are traveling by private water taxi, a good way to go, not sticking out so much as tourists on a … [Read more...] about On The Mekong: Cai Be, Put This Trip On Your ‘Bucket List’