Phu Quoc Island is just off the southern coast of Vietnam near the Cambodian border. If you were to continue the Vietnam/Cambodian southern border straight out into the ocean, Phu Quoc would easily fit into Cambodian territory. Through some quirky bit of administration, it falls under Vietnam control (I’ve since read that there is tension over the ownership of the island between the two countries). The island is a popular holiday destination for both international and domestic travellers. It has an international airport but I will be flying domestically from Ho Chi Minh City, which will take a short forty minutes. The plane is packed with mainly Vietnamese peoples and a few foreigners. There is a torrential downpour from a thunderstorm as we board and my luggage gets wet. Could have been worse. If I was flying with Virgin or Jetstar they would have cancelled the flight because Australian baggage handlers don’t work in the rain. I arrive at hotel around 7pm.
After arriving we hire a bike to go into town. There are night markets and within them are choices for eating. Phu Quoc Island is noted fro its seafood as a consequence of a significant fishing industry that flourishes here. And we’re not disappointed. The seafood is fresh and beautifully prepared in a very vietnamese way. Barbecued king prawns are followed by a fresh fish salad that you construct into rice paper-wrapped rolls with fresh salad bits and dipped into tasty sauces. Absolutely delicious. Then there was a bowl of soup. And for two people with four beers included, came to $25.
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