After lunch we check into our 4 star hotel Ninh Kieu 2. Only in Vietnam can I afford a 4 star hotel. This hotel is located near Ninh Kieu Wharf which on the bank of Hau River. The wharf is the city’s main trading centre where hundreds of boats plying the river, bringing products from the rest of the Delta region. Ninh Kieu 1 is actually on the Wharf.
We check in take a rest from all the walking and I take a nap. I started to develop a cough and sore throat, but determined to not let that ruin my trip. Off to dinner we go…to Van Phat Restaurant. It is also a 4 star restaurant on the river with a fantastic view. Due to my sore throat I was trying to avoid spicy, so I did not go to town on the frog with lemongrass and curry. It was hot.
Close to Ninh Kieu Wharf is Can Tho Harbour, which was built according to a modern design and can accommodate ships of up to 5,000 tons. Can Tho Market, which is near Ninh Kieu Wharf, is one of the major markets in the western region of South Vietnam.
The market is attractive with its floating restaurant located on Hau River. Connoisseurs can enjoy the province’s specialties while watching hundreds of boats pass by. We happen to be there during a lantern festival. Sophia got some Vietnamese calligraphy done of her name, and we bought some wares. Sophia got to eat string candy and crepes filled with durian. We couldn’t end the night without a tall glass of sugar cane juice. Tomorrow we need to get up at 5 am. Sophia was really sleepy, so we called it a night.
Meaningful Tea 