January 23rd, Another Day in Can Tho

We started this day on a boat ride. We got to the boat by walking to the hotel's riverfront. We are on the Mekong River. I remember hearing the name of this river as a kid, connected to the war back then. It seemed that every part of the river and the land around it are being used. There were lots of shrimp and fish farms. We also floated through a floating market. Folks in the group were able to get a coffee and we all sampled freshly cut pineapple.

The boat ride ended at an open air market. Fresh veggies, fish and meats were in vivid displays everywhere you looked. We did have to be careful because motorbikes are allowed in the markets. They beep at you and expect you to get out of the way on the crowded paths through the stalls.

Back on the boat we went to our next stop which was lunch. As usual for Vietnam wherever we ate the food was delicious. My favorite at this meal were the pumpkin flower fritters. I wish that I did a better job of documenting our meals on this trip. So many of them were beautifully presented and all were delicious. The problem was that the food ended up in front of me and I just ate and thought of taking a picture when it was gone. I can honestly tell you that I was not served a meal in Vietnam that I didn't like. The food there is that good!

The day was heating up and we headed back to the hotel by bus for a lazy afternoon and dinner at the hotel.

Back with more again soon.

Take care and stay cozy!

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