The Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Vietnam has long been known for its high quality rice; much of it comes from the fertile plains of the Mekong Delta. A trip to My Tho took me to the heart of this region and its people. A definite highlight was a trip by row-boat on the Thoi Son Canal. There were four of us on the boat all wearing the local conical hat, while one crew-man and a girl, paddled furiously. I almost expected a python to slither out of the canopied trees and wrap itself around me, alas it didn't happen. I did, however get to sample Cobra wine when we stopped for lunch. How was it you ask? Well it didn't taste anything like a snake or even wine, more like sake. All of this, except the wine, was provided by www.tnktravelvietnam.com
Includes A/C bus trip to My Tho (70km), several boat trips, lunch, and the return bus. Cost: $7