This morning transfer by road to Vinh Long and embark on a boat journey out to one of the Mekong Islands. Bike along narrow country lanes, easy dirt tracks and trails. This is biking at its most glorious: passing through tiny orchards, witnessing colorful riverside life, pedaling across innumerable wooden bridges and pausing to chat with welcoming villager. Cross a narrow canal on a local sampan and reach the main ferry for a refreshing boat trip across the expansive Co Chien River. The final stretch of the ride is along quite roads to the charming Khmer town of Tra Vinh. Arriving early this afternoon, there is plenty of time to explore side tracks and trails. Today’s journey is a great first impression of the ‘Heart of the Mekong’.
