WOMEN AT THE MEKONG

I joined a Mekong river tour last year. One thing caught my attention - the women at the Mekong river.  They were trading, providing meals, coffee and tea, rowing, steering and waiting for buyers...

 I was amazed at the skills these women displayed. They looked powerful as they navigated boats through the busy trading area at the Mekong and at the small tributary rivers. 

 They donned colorful blouses and trousers that made a cloudy early morning tour on a brownish river more vibrant.

 Here are some of the photos that I have collected from this journey...

























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