From Ho Chi Minh City we drive to Cai Be where we board our boat to venture into the green, watery world of the Mekong Delta. River banks are laden with coconut palms, rice fields, orchards and stilted houses and the water is teeming with boats of all shapes and sizes. The Mekong comes alive as we enjoy our boat trip past fishing boats, cargo vessels and even floating houses. We enjoy a delighful walk to explore around a local market, various cottage industries and fruit orchards. Afternoon finds us driving to Can Tho. Here, we spend the night in Ninh Kieu hotel.