Kia Ora!
Gentle warm rain graced our visit to Cu Lao Gieng Island, a Roman Catholic colonial community of about 7,000 inhabitants. We landed and immediately took shelter in the local barber shop. Note above the mirror, a Christian cross and photos of Jesus and Ho Chi Minh.
A prize fighting cock was produced for admiration.
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| Candy man |
When the rain slowed, we walked the street through the village. KC distributed candy to the kids as he had been instructed by our guide. We can only hope dental care is available and free.
Girls cycling home from school stopped for candy. They are dressed in casual school uniform and are barefooted.
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| Street vendors |
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| Food secure in glass case |
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| Happy for a photo |
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| Behind the main street |
With the amount of water always present in this humid climate, one wonders about the rate of malaria infection.
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| Large RC church |
According to a handout we were given, the island also has a monastery through we did not see it.
There seemed to be no expectation of our visit or that candy might be handed out. Did this mean they were accustomed to tourists or conversely that they were not? As we strolled, people seemed friendly, gracious, and perhaps amused at our presence. I felt a bit of discomfort, as though I had dropped in uninvited to someone's home.
Cheers,
Kiwi Traveler
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