Yes, that is a cobra in the bottle of snake wine at the market in Cai Be. A cure-all for rheumatism, our guide tells us. Just don't take too big of a sip or else you'll end up with cobra belly. Maybe … [Read more...] about Snake Wine & 3G
On The Mekong: Cai Be, Put This Trip On Your ‘Bucket List’
A visually stimulating morning in Cai Be. Photos will be posted later. On today's three-hour tour, we are traveling by private water taxi, a good way to go, not sticking out so much as tourists on a … [Read more...] about On The Mekong: Cai Be, Put This Trip On Your ‘Bucket List’
Floating Market On The Mekong
This morning's excursion: the floating market in Cai Be. … [Read more...] about Floating Market On The Mekong
On The Mekong: La Marguerite Sets Sail
You're looking at the view from my balcony, shortly after La Marguerite shoved off from My Tho. The Mekong Delta (roughly translated from "Nine Dragon River Delta") is teeming with traffic and life … [Read more...] about On The Mekong: La Marguerite Sets Sail
Mekong Adventure: On Board La Marguerite
The boarding process was simple: up a metal gangway, a brief welcome and orientation in the lounge, lunch (more on that later) and into our staterooms. I am in 306, a roomy junior suite with a French … [Read more...] about Mekong Adventure: On Board La Marguerite
Making Our Way To Mytho
The 90-minute bus transfer is comfortable (air-conditioned and with room for my knees), with a good guide (excellent English and provides only relevant information), on a good highway (only three … [Read more...] about Making Our Way To Mytho