Vietnam
Mekong Delta
May 2010 • The humidity is merciless, like an endless prelude to a colossal thunderstorm, yet many Vietnamese wear long pants, long sleeves, hats, and face masks to guard against the browning effects of the sun. I poured sweat just looking at them. After the tour, S&B headed back to HCMC, and I beached myself on Phu Quoc Island with five other travelers who were on the same ferry. Rapport was instant and easygoing; four days later everyone was off in a new direction. Cheers to Sofia, Steve, Justin, Jasmine, and Sara.
![Soy sauce factory, Vinh Long](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/IMG_8707p.jpg)
![Sofia & Steve, Phu Quoc](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/leap_1500.jpg)
![Vinh Long](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/IMG_8595p.jpg)
![Brick factory, Vinh Long](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/IMG_8574p.jpg)
![Sarah & Boonma](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/IMG_8585p.jpg)
![Vinh Long](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/IMG_8633p.jpg)
![Long Beach, Phu Quoc](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/cloud_palms.jpg)
![Floating market, Cai Be](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/IMG_8688p.jpg)
![Cai Be](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/IMG_8696p.jpg)
![Elephant ear fish](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/fish.jpg)
![Phu Quoc](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/turquoise.jpg)
![Sofia](https://www.johnmikulenka.com/assets/images/travel/mekong-delta-2010/coconuts_2.jpg)
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