ADVENTURE sees no obstacles.
Severe bad weather which stopped Orion
II from departing Ho Chi Minh City- not
once but twice, was not enough to stop its
adventure-loving crew from whipping up a
last minute program of activities to
stimulate guests’ appetite for culture.
Rather than a drag, the delay allowed
guests to really immerse themselves in the
city, with the ship’s Hotel Manager and
Expedition Leaders deciding to host a
“foodies” walk around the bustling local
market where locals go to buy fresh
produce as well as everything from bolts of
cloth and home wares to jewelry.
Led by Orion II’s Executive Chef Frederic
as well as two other of the vessel’s chefs,
the guests explored the colourful markets,
and enjoyed detailed explainations of the
exotic selections on display.
To add even more excitement to the day
the Orion II team arranged for the vessel’s
Maitre‘d Clinton and his team (all dressed
in uniform), to stand at strategic points
throughout the market with taster platters
for the guests to enjoy the local fare they
were learning about.
Guest (photography) lecturers Sue Flood
and Nick Rains also led a separate photo
group through the market as well,
capturing the activities and preparing for
the onboard lectures and instruction on
better photography.
Orion II was able to leave shortly after
guests returned to the ship.
