Day two of our Vietnam experience and the adventures already countless! Today's excursions included a tour of Ben Tre on the famous Mekong Delta where we received cultural exposure through live music, exotic foods, exciting modes of transportation, and human (and snake) interactions!
After riding two boats across the river we went to a coconut candy factory where we learned how to wrap candy. It was a square of nutty goodness; which we purchased to share at home. Afterwards, we took another boat ride, this time on very small tippy boats that only held four people. It was a different type of experience that seemed very authentic. From there we went to a village where we drank honey tea, sampled fruit, listen to traditional music and if brave enough held a python. Along the way we passed out stuffed animals. To say people in Vietnam really enjoy stuffed animals would be an understatement. They enjoy it so much that they go to the lengths of swarming around who ever has the bag or box of stuffed animals. Sara Yuen and Mr. Dang are able to testify on this. Following that we took a horse drawn carriage ride, which was very exciting and filled with screams of laughter. On the way, we saw a water buffalo.
To conclude our tour of the Mekong Delta, we made very good bargains, on sunglasses, shirts and hats. The rest of day was spent freely according to what we desired. Some went shopping, others got their hair done, while a few rested. That evening we went to dinner to get a taste of traditional Vietnamese food. It was quite exciting to see them through our dinner across the room. Our dinner consisted of tasty food such as fish soup, spring rolls, tofu, spicy chicken, and pig's brain.
On the way back to from the restraunt we stopped at the night market where we were able to experience nightlife in Vietnam. Although we were very tired we conjured up the strength to bargain, test our math skills, and to just stay awake.
Finally we returned to the hotel, where we took much-needed showers and collapsed on our beds after writing this reflection.
So far our trip has been event-full to say the least. We've done so much in such a little amount of time. We can say on behalf of the whole group, that this truly is a new and exciting experience. There is such a different culture here, we are learning new and different things everyday in addition to making memories that'll last forever.
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