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Crossing from Vietnam to Cambodia aboard Jayavarman

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Remember this really is how Bob started his Trishaw  trip the other day....No, he did not end  up in the same position.  His driver was having the time of his life - sitting in the back with a big grin and legs crossed as he sat back - waving to all the locals who all stopped to stare...This indeed was unusual and most laughed at the role reversal.   We have one last day in Vietnam and most of it was spent on the upper deck as we cruised the Mekong.  Today we will be in Cambodia and then off the boat tomorrow to start our adventures in Phnom Penh, Enjoying our last day / night on the Mekong. Here we are at a floating fish farm and the above picture shows the business end of their huge grinder that they grind up the " fish meal" to feed the fish. They have about 3 species of fish here and the Catfish is one of them. This particular farm produces about 100 TONS of fish a year! Feeding time...the fish rush to the top for their share.  Part of the ingredients i

March 28, 2020 Update

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Firstly, we are writing from home now.  We arrived in Canada one week early - arrived on Canadian soil March 20th instead of our original plan of Mar 27th.  Oh well, we are just grateful that we got home before Thailand closed it's borders.  We are in our quarantine time, as of today we are 7 / 14 so halfway. QUARANTINE  - Hmmmmm - we are going to use this time to get caught up on sharing our experiences. Wonderful shelter from rain or sun aboard our ship today March 1st / 20.- our only worry was sun 😎 Our TOP experience today - March 2 / 20.  Trishaw Riding...you will see shots throughout our post today. Just a few local shots as we head to the local market.  We are in Tan Chau for this experience.  Notice Bob's position on the cyclo rickshaw now....you will see why in a bit. This is what was being practiced in the market's exterior...Yes, Bob has convinced a local driver to pass over his unit to Bob...hope the video works...it's h