Life on the Mekong

As I mentioned in my last post, life in the Mekong Delta is dominated by water.  For the people of Cambodia and southern Vietnam who live beside, on and in this vast waterway, the Mekong and its tributaries provide food, transport, sanitation and a whole lot more.  Having had the opportunity to spend many hours on the water myself in recent weeks, I’ve put together this photo essay to provide a brief insight into life on South East Asia’s largest river.

Above: Children playing in the Mekong

Above: Vendors plying their wares at a floating market

Above: Traffic in a small offshoot of the river

Above: Sampan maintenance on the riverbank.  These small boats are a vital part of the transportation network …

Above: … but are by no means the only option.

Above: The docks at night, Can Tho

Above: Shanties beside the river.  When it comes to building materials, anything goes.

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