Tag: “Mekong”

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1. 

   Peek

   While traveling around the Mekong Delta floating markets, you saw whole families living on old wooden boats. The kids were also a key part of the market - this one happened to be shy - but curious!

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   Spiritual Spectators

   The banks of the Mekong were lined with spectators watching the boat races. My favoriet were the monks that had come out to watch - brighly standing out in their orange.

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   The Fast and Furious

   Boat Racing team practicing at sunset on the Mekong River near Vientianne, Laos. I had the opportunitiy to ride in the coaches boat next to them as well as on the boat with them to photograph the live action.

4. 

   Unison

   Boat Racing practice on the Mekong Delta near Vientiane Laos. I was lucky enough to ride along in the coach's boat and photograph this action at dusk.

5. 

   The Final Push

   The coach stands and cheers his team in the face of a photo finish!

6. 

   The Girl in Blue

   I came across this young girl in a rice field several miles outside the Vietnamese town of Chau Doc. I had rented a motorbike for the day to explore the backroads in this portion of the Mekong Delta, stopping frequently to take photographs.

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   Interesting Culinary Treats in The Mekong Delta

   The resiliency of the Vietnamese people residing in the Mekong Delta is exemplified by their eccentric dietary selections, readily available at the local market.

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   Team Transportation

   The team leaves after a long day of racing. They seemed quite happy riding in the 'team bus'...or maybe they were just happy to be done with a long day on the river!