Today, we went to the Mekong Delta. When arriving at the plantation, we were greeted with a torrential downpour and a friendly hello from the head of the Plantation. He was happy to tell us about his large plantation, the crops that grow on it besides Cacao, and to show us the full process of how the Cacao pods are harvested, peeled, fermented (smells bad) , and dried before taking us on a tour of the full plantation  and the model farm. Finally, the rain let up and the sun peaked out for a while, and there was a kind of breeze going on, so the tour of the plantation and model farm was pleasant and not stifling like it usually is!After the plantation, we went on a boat ride down the river and to many little stops along the way.

Altogether, I LOVED the Mekong Delta and all it had to offer. From the beautiful and lush scenery to the general happiness of people in the area, it really saddens me that this biological and agricultural gem of an area will one day disappear, and all that has made this area associated with fertile land and strong crops will also fade.