After a brief one night stay in Hoi Chi Minh (Saigon) we were on our way to the Mekong Delta and our homestay. We had enjoyed our homestay in Sapa so much the group were really looking forward to another great experience. A couple of hours by bus from the madness of Saigon and we were on a boat on the delta.
The homes of the people of the delta seem to be made of tarp and tin and water stained wood all tied up perched along the shores of the Mekong. I loved how they prettied their homes up with potted flowers or trees. Boats that have seen better days ply their wares.
A short boat ride away from the hustle and bustle of this part of the Mekong we are on one of the many islands that are a part of this area. Islands with magical names like Dragon and Unicorn Island. It's like being on a tropical island, palm trees and coconut trees abound. We visited where they made coconut toffee and drank honey tea and tried the many sweet fruits grown here. And of course there was the friendly neighbourhood viper.
Another boat ride and tuck tuck ride and we arrived to our homestay.
Loved, loved the homestay. So peaceful. We slept in the open under a thatched roof made of banana leaves.
We were in store for a special treat for dinner. Rat for the starter. Yes that's right Rat. Barbecued Rat.(Delicious by the way) Just before it was served, a few rats were spotted by the group in that rafters of the banana leaf roof. They had come to pay tribute to their fallen comrades.
There was a great little bridge just outside our homestay. Felt like we were on Robinson Cruiso Island.
Sadly it was time to go, more sad because we knew that we were little time left on our trip. Back to Saigon.
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