This morning's excursion: the floating market in Cai Be. … [Read more...] about Floating Market On The Mekong
On The Mekong: La Marguerite Sets Sail
You're looking at the view from my balcony, shortly after La Marguerite shoved off from My Tho. The Mekong Delta (roughly translated from "Nine Dragon River Delta") is teeming with traffic and life … [Read more...] about On The Mekong: La Marguerite Sets Sail
Mekong Adventure: On Board La Marguerite
The boarding process was simple: up a metal gangway, a brief welcome and orientation in the lounge, lunch (more on that later) and into our staterooms. I am in 306, a roomy junior suite with a French … [Read more...] about Mekong Adventure: On Board La Marguerite
Making Our Way To Mytho
The 90-minute bus transfer is comfortable (air-conditioned and with room for my knees), with a good guide (excellent English and provides only relevant information), on a good highway (only three … [Read more...] about Making Our Way To Mytho
Into the Mekong On La Marguerite
Ho Chi Minh City, April 4, 2010 -- Gathered in the lobby of the five-star Hotel Sofitel Saigon Plaza, we are soon headed to board La Marguerite. We will transfer by bus to the vessel. AMAWATERWAYS is … [Read more...] about Into the Mekong On La Marguerite
Orchids, Jasmine And A Warm Welcome To Ho Chi Minh City
One of the first things I noticed when checking in at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza was the smell of jasmine. I am a fan of the fragrant flower, partly because it smells so good and partly because, like … [Read more...] about Orchids, Jasmine And A Warm Welcome To Ho Chi Minh City