Paddling down the canals
The main mode of transports in these parts was by boats. Long wooden boats filtered through the many canals all day. One of the interesting things I notice was that most of the boats were…
View PostVietnamese Folk Music
Over a meal of fruits dipped in spicy salt powder, my guide brought me to be entertained by local Vietnamese folk tunes. There are many types though the one we heard was supposedly Ca trù, which…
View Postkẹo dừa
One of the things I learnt at the village was how the Vietnamese made kẹo dừa, also known as coconut candy. The actual recipe for coconut candy is actually passed down from one generation to…
View PostVillage house by the Mekong
Took a walk through some of the villages that is situated in and around the Mekong Delta. Most of the villages have their own plantations of fruit trees, coconut trees and keep honey bees. The honey drink…
View PostMekong Delta
On my hired boat on the Mekong Delta. The water is rather muddy looking but I was told that the Mekong Delta is constantly being explored by various scientists and biologist because over 10,000 new…
View PostAn early breakfast and a long journey
An early breakfast in the hotel at 7am before heading to the Mekong Delta. Even by car, it took us a couple of hours and we stopped by this Mekong Rest Stop to stretch a…
View PostReunification Palace
One of the sights to see within the city of Ho Chi Mhin is the Reunification Palace. This is the home and work place of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It…
View PostLa Taverne
We were brought to La Taverne for lunch and I must say it was a fantastic little restaurant with yummy food and lovely service! I was amazed at the hand crafted vegetable carvings that they…
View PostPlaying with Guns
I got to try out the various guns used during the war at the National Defense Sports Shooting range. The gun rental is free but you have to pay for the bullets. The guns available…
View PostCủ Chi tunnels
The Củ Chi tunnels were one of the highlights of my trip and it was an eye-opener to see first hand, the network of tunnels that lies under Vietnam. The Củ Chi tunnels were not only…
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