This was a memorable day. For one thing, it's not often that I get to carry a 9 foot python around my neck.
We had breakfast at 6:00, luggage outside door at 7:00 and out the hotel door by about 8:15.
Had a quick rest stop after about 1.5 hours of riding on the bus.
Then we boarded this boat and visited peasants' houses on islets.
I don't know if I would normally go jumping at the chance to carry a 100 foot python. OK, maybe it wasn't 100 feet, but it was heavier than it looks.
I did it just because I knew mom would freak out. She hates snakes! I e-mailed the photo to my brother while we were gone, who printed it to show her. She promptly had loads of fun showing the photo to neighbors and her sisters.
The snakes were raised by this family for the entertainment of tourists.
This family had a coconut candy making shop. We got to try different flavors and yes... we did buy some. The only problem was that they were a little heavy.
There were fruits for us to try. I'd never had jackfruit before. (Upper left hand corner) It was quite pleasant.
We got to ride these little boats on this narrow canal past water coconuts and river palms.
We had two female rowers who worked really, really hard to push us that long way back to our boat.
We had one of our more unusual meals on Tortoise Island.
The fish must have been deep fried. Most of the scales had dropped off, but some were still on.
The server scooped pieces of the fish into spring rolls that he prepared for us. I was hesitant to eat scales at first, but it was delicious!
The fish was called Elephant Ears.
Lotus in ponds outside the restaurant were filled with beautiful blooms.
Our bus passed by this school during dismissal and it was incredible! Parents were picking up their children en mass on scooters and it was a mad rush.
We'd left the restaurant at 2:30 and arrived in Cantho City at 5:20.
Our dinner at 6:45 was at a riverfront restaurant.
There was a short visit to a Night Market and then we crashed into our beds exhausted.
This tub at the Kim Tho Hotel was certainly impressive.
Tomorrow, we'd be going to a floating market.
We had breakfast at 6:00, luggage outside door at 7:00 and out the hotel door by about 8:15.
Had a quick rest stop after about 1.5 hours of riding on the bus.
Then we boarded this boat and visited peasants' houses on islets.
I don't know if I would normally go jumping at the chance to carry a 100 foot python. OK, maybe it wasn't 100 feet, but it was heavier than it looks.
I did it just because I knew mom would freak out. She hates snakes! I e-mailed the photo to my brother while we were gone, who printed it to show her. She promptly had loads of fun showing the photo to neighbors and her sisters.
The snakes were raised by this family for the entertainment of tourists.
This family had a coconut candy making shop. We got to try different flavors and yes... we did buy some. The only problem was that they were a little heavy.
There were fruits for us to try. I'd never had jackfruit before. (Upper left hand corner) It was quite pleasant.
We got to ride these little boats on this narrow canal past water coconuts and river palms.
We had two female rowers who worked really, really hard to push us that long way back to our boat.
We had one of our more unusual meals on Tortoise Island.
The fish must have been deep fried. Most of the scales had dropped off, but some were still on.
The server scooped pieces of the fish into spring rolls that he prepared for us. I was hesitant to eat scales at first, but it was delicious!
The fish was called Elephant Ears.
We'd left the restaurant at 2:30 and arrived in Cantho City at 5:20.
Our dinner at 6:45 was at a riverfront restaurant.
There was a short visit to a Night Market and then we crashed into our beds exhausted.
This tub at the Kim Tho Hotel was certainly impressive.
Tomorrow, we'd be going to a floating market.
Wow! That is some snake, Kay. You were very brave to "wear" it, even if it was only for the shock value. The food and sights were very impressive. Your pictures capture the place well. I am enjoying myself. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's always very interesting learning of other cultures and I loved all the pictures. I had to smile at the thought of your Mom showing her sisters and friends the photos of you and Art with that big old snake wrapped around your necks.
ReplyDeleteI love that you enhance your travel experience by being willing to try all kinds of things, whether it is unfamiliar food or snake charming.
ReplyDeleteyou are very brave!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethis sounds like ther trip of a lifetime, can't wait for tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteyou must be exhausted! you are packing so much into this trip. i am so enjoying every bit of it though i am laying in bed with a stomach flu!
ReplyDeleteWell, I have never eaten fish scales before! Just one more reason to travel.
ReplyDeleteI think you look good wearing a python. :-)
I don't' think I could hold a python
ReplyDeletescary snakes...I'd be exhausted by this time-what a trip!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet everyone loved you over there!!!
ReplyDeleteI've had jackfruit. Get it at the Hilo Farmers' Market!
I dread the day everyone in Asia drives a gas guzzling car. Only a few short years ago many people in Europe rode pedal bikes.
ReplyDeleteI don't know whether I will be as brave as you to put the python on mu shoulders. I like to eat jackfruit - were the ones you ate sweet?
ReplyDeleteI recall taking the night train from Bangkok to the northern town of Thailand, then crossing the Mekong River by motor boat to get to Laos. There, I had my passport stamped, visited Vientiane, then crossed the Mekong again to take the train back to Bangkok. I did this 3 times, because I was allowed to stay in Thailand only 3 months at a time. I lived and worked in Thailand for 10 months before leaving for Europe. Memories!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures and text again today! I would have not held the snake, but good for you.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes!! Your pics and text are the next best thing to being there, Kay!! I would have wanted to hold the snake too, just because, it's something I could only do there!! How fun! Very different picture of the Mekong Delta than the one I remember my husband sharing with me -- way back then! Thanks for the fun!! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGoodness, you didn't fall in as I did...but what an adventurous day it was. I think I would skip the python. I love every bit of this trip, from a distance. I do think we are going to tour cooler countries from now on.
ReplyDeleteI'm all for cooler countries next time. Hot humidity was pretty challenging.
DeleteNo snake will ever drape my neck, if I have a choice. You had another interesting day. That fish story was an interesting one. How do you keep up the pace? I always love seeing your smiling face.
ReplyDeleteSnakes!!!! You both look so happy (even with snakes!)
ReplyDeleteI liked the scooter rush of parents, and the pink bloom
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it looks like you've stayed in some very nice hotels during your stay... well, you have me beat... you've held a python and i've only held a black rat snake... i will have to do better won't i. Art looks quite fearful compared to your big smile... have a great day~
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure I wanted to read this post after reading the first line. Snakes! Ugh! I'm with your mom on this one.
ReplyDeleteI'm just in awe of all your exotic adventures, Kay!
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