Mai Chau Day 2

We woke fairly early to another dry but cloudy day. The breakfast menu here is excellent, lots of choice so,we indulged in eggs (poached for me, fried for him) and bacon, and pancakes served with honey and bananas. What we didn't know was that a fruit platter is served as well, pineapple, watermelon and mango, plus tea and coffee!! Andrew prepared for his bike ride, and Michael and Orlo prepared for their hike, and GrannyLiz prepared for a quiet day! They were all gone by 10.15 and I set off up the village to explore and find an ATM.

This must be wedding season as there was one in the village yesterday and I saw two today

The bride and groom

Street scene

Anyone for a spit roasted chicken?

There is so much litter and dumped rubbish in this country

And pastoral scenes

Lovely water lilies

I walked back through the fields and had a snack lunch, then it was time to set off for the craft villages again.......👍😉

I just love these traditional skirts, patchworked and cross stitch then pleated !

I bought a few woven scarves from local women with their looms and just enjoyed looking at all the handiwork.

I returned to the hotel and sat stuffing and finishing off a patchwork Christmas wreath. A Christmas gift for next year 👍👍

I have now started on the patches for another one, I brought three sets of cut out and pinned patches and enough stuffing plus some more fabric in case I was so inclined......it's easy to carry around and pick up and put down.

Michael,and Orlo returned from their expedition about 3.30pm having had a great day. They went with a guide and only walked circa 6km. At lunchtime they met a local family who had a guest and had killed a rabbit, and they were invited to join them. Rabbit, beans, rice wine, the lot, how does RMP do,it!!!!! They finished their walk at the house where honey is produced which Orlo had told us about. Andrew returned circa 1.0pm having cycled only 70km!

So.... It almost the end of another day, I am looking forward to exploring the dinner menu once more. Last night we had pork spring rolls, fried chicken, sauté beans and rice, and Orlo had his favourite, pho ga!