Category Archives: Landscape

Halong Bay

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Matthew Masur

Yesterday we took a boat ride on Halong Bay.  The 2000 limestone rocks jutting out of the water create a unique natural setting.

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The Central Coast

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Matthew Masur

In spite of the cloudy and foggy weather (or maybe because of it), the central coast was quite beautiful on the road from Hue to Hoi An.

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The Can Tho Floating Market

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Matthew Masur

The produce of the Delta were on full display during our boat trip to the floating market.  These boats would pull up right beside us offering fruits, vegetables, and cold drinks.

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Agriculture and Industry in the Mekong Delta

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Matthew Masur

The Mekong Delta is one of the leading rice-producing regions in the world.  Fishing and aquaculture provide a steady supply of fish, snails, shrimp, crabs, and frogs, both for domestic consumption and for export.  And the Delta produces an incredible … Continue reading →

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Animal Life in Ben Tre

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Matthew Masur

Out trip to Ben Tre introduced us to some local wildlife.  One of the students spotted this grasshopper, which our guide Chuong helpfully picked up for us. A little later we had a chance to hold a boa constrictor.  Jane … Continue reading →

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Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Matthew Masur

Today was another exciting day.  We left our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City at about 8:00 am and headed toward the Mekong Delta.  We stopped in Ben Tre and took a boat ride on the Mekong and visited a … Continue reading →

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