Today we drove almost 3 hours to the Mekong River for the floating market. This one was quite different from the one I saw near Bangkok, Thailand. The boats were bigger and the canal much wider so a whole different perspective. We would stop by the side on the river and see where they made rice cakes, sweets(pineapple hard candy) and other sweets. On the side of the river is a narrow paved road where people can walk, bicycle, or scooter down. You have to be aware at all times in Vietnam and there are so many people moving around constantly.
We stopped by a place for local fruits, and wonderful place for lunch. They had a fish pond there where they cook your fish right there. We didn't have any but people got to see the whole fish while eating. We just dove so didn't feel like eating what we swam with.
It is quite hot here and very sunny so it is a bit tiring. Most of us are or have been sick so it is a bit tough. I still have a cough but have my energy back.
I forgot to mention that yesterday we saw the War Remnants Museum in Saigon. It is filled with guns, airplanes, and many photos from the Vietnam war. Very sobering but Vietnam is thriving and people seem to be doing well with their lives. Their homes are very narrow and usually 2-3 floors high so they live in small spaces.
I am still amazed how the traffic can flow with so many vehicles going in every direction.
We fly to Danang tomorrow and drive to Hoi An.
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