We headed off south in the morning rush hour, making our way towards our homestay in the Mekong Delta. It was just over a 4-hour drive, and as the journey progressed the rice fields became more prolific and greener, and the roads were lined with coconut and banana trees. We drove over what Mr T told us was the longest bridge in Vietnam, but I can’t find it on t’internet, so I’m not able to confirm that fact. Around half of all the rice produced in the country is grown in the Mekong Delta region, and there are numerous fish farms, the region being hugely important for food production. It’s a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands, the main form of transportation being boats. There are nine rivers flowing to the East Sea, and they’re
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