Tan Tay Do Hotel Can Tho
26 Tran Phu Can Tho, Vietnam
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... and deep blue cover. We relax. And relaxation is just what we need because when you learn what we went through to get here, you are going to ****.
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... into the Holiday House, which is literally on the Mekong River, yet the girl at the front desk didn't know the term! Not a good place, especially given the 4:45 AM wake up and all the noise at 1:00 AM!
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Having signed up for a 3 day/2 night tour of the Mekong Delta with Sinhbalo we leave behind the bustle of Saigon for more tranquil surroundings. We receive an additional bonus as another couple have joined the tour and knocked $80 off the cost. Result! Older than us (but with far more cycling under their belts) Gerard and Natalie will be our companions for the next few days. Our guide, Phu, and driver, Kimh, complete the party.
We drive a couple of hours southwards while ...


