We walked to a smoothie/ice cream store for lunch. The smoothies were the perfect way to kick the heat. An amazing bonus was the gal who ran the place invited us all back for dinner tonight! Said her mom is a great cook and they would love it if we came back. Wow. After some hanging out by the pool the owner of our hotel offered to take Trey and I for a scooter ride. The absolute best way to get a feel for the town. I am amazed how much this place has changed in the past 5 years. The thriving waterfront is one example. The bridge by the market is another as it opened up a whole new part.
We ended the day with a great pizza party. It took 4 hours plus to get our pizzas- they were delivered in waves and a power outage meant the last few were cooked over coals - but great!
Today. Holy cow. We did the "hot tour" of the area. That meant a boat picked us up at the hotel. First stop was brick making. Way more interesting than it sounds. Second stop local fruits and traditional music. Stop 3 coconut juice. Stop 4 coconut candy (eating it while still warm is so good). At this point the kids got back on the boat and we rode bikes to where they make sleeping mats. The kids took a motorized rickshaw to lunch while we go to cruise on the narrow, beautiful paths. Follow this with a delicious lunch followed by riding in tiny canoes back to the boat. A beautiful, hot, entertaining way to enjoy Ben Tre!
Tonight dinner at the smoothie gals was the best meal we have had on this trip. No better way to end this amazing stay in Treys birthplace. Banh Xeo, soup, spring rolls, fried rice, corn (Treys fave). Follow this with so many beautiful fruit plates.
Tomorrow we head to Hanoi. We will be in the north for the rest of the trip. Time to put away the swimsuits!
2 comments:
Epic indeed! So delighted the trip is everything you hoped for and more -- love the updates!
What an adventure Cin. Following your trip from here in Charlotte.
>>>Love, Kathleen and Ray.
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