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the see. WK: How interesting! In Tibet the river was called “The water of the rocks” and in Vietnam it is known as “the river of the nine dragons”. Those names sound so beautiful. G: Well, the Mekong River is very beautiful, especially when it enters Laos from Tibet. It goes through so many lovely places with mountains and thick forests. The scenery can take you breath away. WK: I never realized that! In Tibet it was all waterfalls and rapids. G: There are other beautiful sights along the Mekong River in our country. They include temples, caves and a waterfall. It is a protected area so you know it’s very special. WK: Can we sleep by the river? G: Yes, of course you can. They are many small villages along the river. You can stay there if you wish. They fish in the river and you can eat some wonderful soup there. WK: We’ve already seen many different kinds of animals, plants and birds along the riverbank. We were happy to see them. G: Well, there are many other things to discover about the Mekong River in Laos. WK: Thank you so much for telling us so many things. Goodbye. G: Goodbye. 1. Who’s telling the story? Wang Kun is telling the story. It’s his travel journal. 2. When did Wang Wei meet her cousins? She met her cousins in October in Dali, a city in western Yunnan Province. 2. Listen to the tape again. 3.