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Buddhism, Coconut Candy, food, Mekong Delta, Mekong River, My Tho, Photography, travel, Unicorn Island, Vietnam, Vĩnh Tràng Chùa
From Vĩnh Tràng Chùa My Tho, we drove the short distance to the Mekong River. We hopped on to our boat #38 and travelled across the river to Unicorn Island to spend time wandering and exploring. Unicorn Island appeared to be pretty substantial in its own right.
We stopped at the local markets, saw sting-less bees making honey which we tasted and then stopped for the most refreshing kumquat and honey tea.
It was then a long walk to where we stopped for a short rest, enjoyed many of the local fruits and entertainment and listened to traditional Vietnamese music.
From here we walked in to the centre of the island where we took boats up the stream through the mangroves and jungle. I have never been to the Amazon Jungle but the thought of it crossed my mind as we were making our way along this very narrow river through thick dense forest like trees.
We stopped at a coconut processing workshop. The busy ladies there will not be disturbed as we watched their fast hands get the most out of a coconut. You have no idea how much can be produced from a coconut, from oil, water, candy to cosmetics. Every part of the coconut is valuable and nothing goes to waste. We tasted the coconut candy which was really sweet and 100% natural.
After this I tried the local snake wine which reminded me of some grappa that I have had after a meal when in Italy.
From here we headed off to a very large outdoor restaurant to enjoy a typical Vietnamese lunch which consisted of whole fish, pancakes, sticky rice balls, soup, spring rolls, green vegies and watermelon to finish off. Wine and beer was available which many of us indulged in.
The Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam is a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands, home to floating markets, Khmer pagodas and villages surrounded by rice paddies. Boats are the main means of transportation
My trip on the Mekong Delta was a great way to enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Travelling by boat was a wonderful way to see the sights from the water
Looks like a great trip. I went in a small boat trip on the the Mekong in Cambodia. I loved it.
It was so much fun Sue. I loved it
Sounds like a very enjoyable and informative outing. Love your pictures. Thanks for sharing. Xx
It was thanks Leah. Really enjoyed it xxx
Thanks Lyn. Hope to include this excursion when I visit in January.
I am pretty sure that you will go to the Mekong delta when you are in Saigon Gail
I’d love to see the Mekong one day Lyn. What an experience! Awesome. :)
I can surely recommend it. Mind you Vietnam in general is pretty fabulous. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Lyn
I’ve heard so many good things about Vietnam. One day. 😉
I had heard so many also before I went but nothing could have prepared me for the reality. Lovely country with happy friendly people.
It was magic. We had so many wonderful experiences in Vietnam
I would love to see this beautiful country one day Lyn. 😊
Thoroughly enjoying these posts Lyn. Bringing back our wonderful memories of the area in 2015.
It is a wonderful country with such happy friendly people. I hope to return. Thanks Francis. Lyn
That sounds, and looks, like an amazing adventure … what was the ‘snake wine’ made from?
Hi Georgie. It was amazing and so much fun. Vietnam was so so good. The snake wine is made by infusing whole snake in rice wine.
Lyn … I salute you for drinking that! Not my ‘cup of tea’ as they say over here :)
It was only a taste not a drink. Not bad really.
How beautiful! Simple and magical. Snake wine! Wow, I didn’t know there was such a thing. Wonderful post 😊
Yes it was a magical day. Not sure why they have snake wine but it was ok. I think the thought of it can be off putting. Thanks Lyn
Brilliant post. My husband travels to Vietnam for work. I’ll definitely tell him to visit some of these places!
I loved Vietnam. Beautiful country. Beautiful people. I hope to return. Thanks for stopping by my blog Lyn
Lyn, Enjoyed by visual trip around Vietnam
Thanks Denise. Great to hear from you
Oh, they offer snake wine? Do they have this drink on special occasions or does it tast better the longer they keep it in? You are so brave to give it a try! Haha
I imagine the snake wine is always there as it is part of the attraction for tourists. Not sure how common it is in normal everyday life in Vietnam.
Such an adventure! I am not brave enough to look at those snakes in that jar!
It was a bit of fun and the taste was fine. You know when you are travelling with friends you get caught up in the excitement of it all.
I would love to see more of Vietnam. So far, I’ve only experienced the Delta area, which was fab. Your post bought back lots of memories.
Thanks. I want to see more of Vietnam also. I loved it and plan to return one day soon. I especially loved Hoi An and would like to spend at least a week there. Stunning.
What an amazing trip with amazing pictures. 💖💖
Thanks Calysta, it was an amazing trip and just so much fun. Lyn
Incredible pictures.
It is an incredible place. Thanks for reading my blog Lyn
We did this exact same tour when we were in Vietnam. What great memories!
It was pretty fantastic Thanks Lisa for stopping by Lyn
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