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The rural areas rarely see tourist.
We are always a novelty. |
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Everyone wants to say hello. I get hoarse
saying hello for hours. But it makes their day. |
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The area is known as the 'City of Tombs'. |
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Thousands of vast, opulent and colorful graves
& temples line the ocean side of this road. |
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The road down this island is long and skinny. |
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The lagoon and fishing villages are on one
side. |
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The ocean is on the other. |
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We passed through several villages. |
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They make fish sauce which is stored in large
ceramic type jars lined against the walls. |
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Getting out of the heat and noise of the city
was a welcome treat. |
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There are miles of fertile raised vegetable
gardens and fruit orchards. |
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Though hot, completely covered as usual. |
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There was a huge outflow of boat people
from this area. |
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Overseas Vietnamese people provide funds to
their families left behind. Much of these funds are used to build these
family temples. |
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Rice of course is not only a staple, but a huge
export item. It is a tough life for the farmers that work so hard and
get so little. |
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