Mekong Delta

We spent a day boating/biking around the Mekong Delta. First we visited a floating market by boat. Then our guide took us and a couple from the U.K. biking through charming rural roads where the river or canals are never far and the people yell hello from their houses as you pass. We also stopped at a candy factory to sample fresh coconut candies and other treats!

Today was our last day on Ho Chi Minh, and it was especially hot, so we spent the day drinking coconut water as we walked through the city. We went back to the amazing street food restaurant for lunch and got a massage before going to the airport.

Miles walked yesterday and today: 13.5 miles
Miles biked yesterday: 20k

Mekong:
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Floating Market:
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Pumpkin boat in market:
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Biking through town:
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Biking through country:
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Kids run out to say hello as we pass- this is the friendliest town we’ve ever been to:
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Coconut candy factory:
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Making rice paper:
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