Soy sauce factory, Vinh Long

Soy sauce factory, Vinh Long

Sofia & Steve, Phu Quoc

Sofia & Steve, Phu Quoc

Vinh Long

Vinh Long

Brick factory, Vinh Long

Brick factory, Vinh Long

Sarah & Boonma

Sarah & Boonma

Vinh Long

Vinh Long

Long Beach, Phu Quoc

Long Beach, Phu Quoc

Floating market, Cai Be

Floating market, Cai Be

Cai Be

Cai Be

Elephant ear fish

Elephant ear fish

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc

Sofia

Sofia

Vietnam

Mekong Delta

May 2010 • The humidity is merciless, like an endless prelude to a colossal thunderstorm, yet many Vietnamese wear long pants, long sleeves, hats, and face masks to guard against the browning effects of the sun. I poured sweat just looking at them. After the tour, S&B headed back to HCMC, and I beached myself on Phu Quoc Island with five other travelers who were on the same ferry. Rapport was instant and easygoing; four days later everyone was off in a new direction. Cheers to Sofia, Steve, Justin, Jasmine, and Sara.

Soy sauce factory, Vinh Long

Soy sauce factory, Vinh Long

Sofia & Steve, Phu Quoc

Sofia & Steve, Phu Quoc

Vinh Long

Vinh Long

Brick factory, Vinh Long

Brick factory, Vinh Long

Sarah & Boonma

Sarah & Boonma

Vinh Long

Vinh Long

Long Beach, Phu Quoc

Long Beach, Phu Quoc

Floating market, Cai Be

Floating market, Cai Be

Cai Be

Cai Be

Elephant ear fish

Elephant ear fish

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc

Sofia

Phu Quoc