The mighty Mekong River and its distributaries make for a lot of water in southern Vietnam.
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Mekong River Delta, Vietnam
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A neap tide, fueled by the rainy season, can bring that water far beyond its normal limits. The locals, and their motorcycles, take it all in stride.
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Hotel room view of river overflow |
Looking at the water from a hotel room window is great, but getting out on the waters of the Mekong Delta is an absolute must. This woman and many others like her would happily provide a tour in her small boat, for a small fee.
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Woman rowing a boat on the river |
Or local government tourist organizations provide slightly larger boats, for slightly larger fees.
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A tourist organization boat |
For a much more upscale experience, book a cabin on a converted rice barge for a two or three-day cruise--for a much, much larger fee.
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A commercial cruise boat |
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A fisherman on the river |
Larger fishing nets require a little more cooperative effort.
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Two-person net fishing |
Fish farming doesn’t require much time in a boat to get the fish, but it must require time in a boat to get a lot of other things.
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A fish farm |
This barge, loaded almost to the point of sinking with gravel, is one of a multitude of cargo vessels that ply the waters of the Mekong Delta.
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A boat loaded with gravel |
A load of mangrove wood makes its way along the water.
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A boat loaded with firewood |
To be continued next Tuesday. Thanks for stopping by.
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