Our morning started with a drive to the town of Coc Ly. Each Tuesday they have their weekly market. Unfortunately, prior to market opening, they had a downpour, and the water was still flowing through the market area. Mud was deep and slippery.
This “Little Water Buffalo Went to Market”. We were told he is probably worth around $500. Good for farming and someday, eating.
Everyone was in their colorful native wear. This market is primarily for the locals, they have to buy all of their fancy dresses as well. Tang told us that much of it is made in China!
Gloria is easy to spot in a crowded market! We are around a foot taller then everyone.
Working our way through the mud and streams.
Next, we cruised down the Chay River. The Chinese will have the river dammed by 2011 just downriver from this marketplace. This will submerge this area and 100’s if not 1000’s of people will need to be relocated. Vietnam needs the hydroelectric power.
This is Tang, the captain and a gal we thought would be our stewardess. She just sat there the whole time.
Due to the rains, there were waterfalls everywhere. Like Yosemite in the spring.
Here we are at the border with China.
