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February 26, 2007
Monday 26th (Katy)
Yet another early morning, and the next day of our journey. Straight after breakfast we went off on a boat with our trusty guide Dong. He introduced himself by saying "When you bang a drum you hear my name, Dong, Dong, Dong, Dong". He took us to see a fish farm, one of the biggest industries here in the delta. People make cages under their floating houses and farm the fish in there, whilst living over them. Vietnam export a lot of fish to other countries especially America. We also went to a little village where the 'Chan' people live. They live on and around the Delta and are mainly Muslim.
Once off the boat, another bus ride, this time to Can Tho. This is a much bigger place than Chou Doc but still in the Delta. Arriving here, the differences between Vietnam and Cambodia are becoming more clear. Apart from the obvious like the people wearing pointed bamboo hats instead of the checked scarfs (Krama) that the Kmers wear, there are many other differences. Vietnam is a lot cleaner, they seem to have some kind of system of waste disposal instead of just throwing rubbish into the streets. I think it may be that Vietnam is just one step higher on the economic ladder.
Anyway, just one night here in Can Tho and then we'll visit a floating markets on the delta tomorrow before heading up to Ho Chi Min City (Saigon)
Posted by admins at February 26, 2007 7:16 AM
Comments
Well done Katy – I am really enjoying reading your blog. It looks like you are having a great time. I have been dipping into it with some of my social education classes, who are really interested in your adventures. Joe’s new bedroom in the photograph look great!
Posted by: OllieBray at February 28, 2007 10:04 PM