... and then God created mosquitoes!"
Our day started with a good breakfast which was included in the room rate. Then we rented a motorbike and had an awesome ride with my dear husband who kept me safe through the countryside route :)
We had no destination but went back to memory lane as a part of exploring, then the rest we just kept cruising through the most peaceful scenic narrow roads along the many canals, stopped by a Buddhist temple, had a break at a sugarcane juice stand, encountered a Coconut Processing Plant by the river. Got more info from locals...(Knowing the language is the biggest asset when travelling!) We reached a beautiful place for lunch that G and I were in awe of how lucky we were in finding these places where there were few tourists.
Another delicious lunch (Elephant Fish) at a private open hut with hammocks in a total jungle setting, listened to the rustling sound of palm trees leaves, felt the fresh air of the peaceful surroundings...G kept saying:"This is paradise... What did I do to deserve this...no pics or videos could tell how we feel right now...got to be here!..." I said:" This is what we call a real vacation!" Definitely, Ben Tre is one of our favourite places in VN.
We already booked a boat trip with some
local people, avoiding the tour agencies. So tomorrow, two ladies from the village will pick us up via a canoe right in front of the hotel, take 1hr+ canoe ride back to the village, rent a motorbike there to explore more before having another unknown lunch (?) then we will travel back the same way. Gotta put all my important papers in a plastic bag just in case I sink ;)
Another awesome day and it has not ended yet! Hmmm, what's next?
Paradise indeed! You and G are like little kids with those smiles and looks of wonder on your faces. The hammocks must be awesome places to swing and contemplate paradise. Ha ha. I loved the photos of you with the juice, Le. It must have been delicious. The women working on their mats looked so happy. Life is slower there, I'm sure. Le, you are going to have to keep that serene smile when you come back so that it rubs off on all of us. Your room for $18 was amazing. That coconut was very different. The mystery fruit, is it a cashew apple? phước lành Eleanor
ReplyDeleteThank you Eleanor for your regular comments on every single post!
ReplyDeleteYes, the sugarcane juice was sooo refreshing, I asked for refill too so G could have some. I would stop by that place again if I have a chance tomorrow on our canoe trip.
You are correct about the fruit's name, but if you asked Avelino, he might say CAJU :)
Le xx
Ha ha. I got the name of the fruit by looking on the internet. Avelino taught Tuesday's yoga class. I don't know if he will continue until you get back. You are hard to replace. :) Think of us in snowy, wet Kitchener when you have that sugarcane juice and while you are swinging on your hammock. phước lành Eleanor
DeleteHi Le and GG
ReplyDeleteHappy you are enjoying yourselves and have found Paradise at last. GG has found his beer also...and that helps.
Great pics and you both look relaxed.....Love ya Lynda, stay safe.....
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ReplyDeleteHi Eleanor,
DeleteI had moved your comment to the next post :) Le xx