Today was okay. I went on my first organised tour since starting this trip, and it was just okay. I can totally see why locals hate tourists so much.
The tour started out with a bus ride to the mighty river. Our tour guide was amazing and told us all about what we were going to see and do for the day - it sounded pretty fun!
Once we got to the river, we were herded, among 20 other tour groups to various boats. The river itself is okay, and we headed to the first of three islands.
We were greeted by the "locals" and fed up on some tropical fruit while they literally put on a song and dance for us. They sang a few Vietnamese songs, then quickly rushed onto the next arriving tour group.
Hey, at least the food was nice, even if the Russian family I was seated with ate most of it.
From there, we climbed onto small rowing boats which littered the small canal. I had made friends with some Malaysian girls, so it was actually pretty fun.
Our next stop was a honey island. I was super brave and stuck my hand into a swarm, as did 6 year old Diesel though, so that ruined it a little bit, and also got to hold a snake! (Where I have a horrible double chin in every photo, yay for short photographers)
Sadly there were more animals than that though, and we rode on the back of tiny horse's carriages, who looked and sounded like they hated everything. Walking was not an option.
Finally, we had the option of seeing a crocodile farm, or hang out on the hammocks, so I had a good nap.
We did get to see coconut candy being made, and I bought some, and it is amazing. Totally worth it.
Tomorrow, exploring the city!! xx