Sherry’s travelogue

Female Fish Mob

Story written 11 June 2008

HoiAn Vietnam is known for history and shopping. However, my morning trip to the local market yielded discoveries that left me standing among the fishes.

Baskets by the Bay

Baskets by the Bay

Hoi An Vietnam, the fishing boat baskets are empty after the market mayhem is complete

Knickers and fish

Knickers and fish

Selling fish in the market is messy business - and wet. The fish market in Hoi An Vietnam was no exception!

Real Women Smoke Stogies

Real Women Smoke Stogies

Hoi An, Vietnam fish market. One of the local fish ladies smokes a cigar as she shops and bargains for fish.

Godmother of Fish

Godmother of Fish

Hoi An Vietnam fish market. The woman in charge was the woman with the wad of dong in her hat. She was clearly calling the shots as her 'captains' carried out her orders.

Women at work

Women at work

Fish market in Ha Noi Vietnam early in the humid morning. You can see the boats coming in to unload while the women 'run' the market.

Fish Market

Fish Market

Hoi An Fish Market

Fresh Beer

Fresh Beer

Nothing beats a 'fresh' beer on a hot, muggy Vietnamese day! All for under 50 cents, a bargain!

Red Light - Vietnam

Red Light - Vietnam

Vaious types of motor bikes lining up actually obeying a stop light...such a miracle I thought a picture was in order!

A Heavy Load

A Heavy Load

Hill tribe woman in northern Vietnam carrying greens from the field. The women work in the fields all day while the young kids tend to the babies in the villages.

Sherry Ott

Sherry Ott has been a member since 9 January 2008 and goes by ottsworld.

Currently in Wisconsin fighting off mosquitos.

I am a professional traveler. Ha...I wish. However last year I left my big corporate job and travel around the world for 16 months. I fell in love with traveling to developing countries and interacting/learning about locals and their culture. I've vowed to never go back behind a desk working for large corporation. Life is short, so why not enjoy it! I am now moving to Vietnam to live, teach, write and photograph SE Asia. The adventure continues!

You can also find Sherry at www.ottsworld.com.