The experience begins with a cool and gentle feeling as the boat drifts through the coconut forest, water lightly touching the boat's edge, leaves shading above. Then comes the damp earth scent in Tra Que, fresh vegetables sticking to your hands when picking them, cold water when washing the vegetables right in the garden. In the open kitchen, you stand near the fire, hear the oil sizzling, taste each spice, and then sit down to eat the freshly cooked dishes. The lingering feeling is not 'having been to many places', but having lived in the rhythm of this countryside for a few hours.