Engineers Against Poverty charity cycle challenge

Day 3 - 28 February 2010

Can Tho - Long Xuyen

Picture of boats on the river

Picture of boats on the river

As Can Tho is situated by the Mekong Delta, we started with a visit to the largest floating market in the delta.

Picture of Helen on her bike

We rode part of the morning through the narrow village lane networks as a nice change to the long continuous roads.

picture of Praying at Cao Dai temple

We visited a Cao Dai temple where they were extremely kind to welcome a group of sweaty cyclists in and watch them during their prayer.

Picture of Cuong, Helen and Eva outside the Cao Dai Temple.

Cuong, Helen and Éva outside the Cao Dai Temple.

Picture of local child

Some fun with the locals during a rest break.

Picture of Helen, Annabelle and Joe riding

Helen R, Annabel and Joe M riding through a small village alongside the river with Andy showing off behind them!

Picture of A local village fisherman in his boat

A local village fisherman, paddling under a road bridge near Long Xuyen.

Picture of the final approach into the city of Long Xuyen.

The final approach into the city of Long Xuyen.

 

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