The Much Awaited Phu Quoc Island


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January 8th 2011
Published: January 29th 2011
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We were sad to leave Siem Reap but very excited for our next stop: Phu Quoc Island. This was the last destination of our trip and we stayed for a full four days to relax a bit before heading back to the States. We wish we could have stayed longer! It is a beautiful island that is extremely undeveloped so you don't see the highrises typical of beach resorts. The beaches are pristine and we enj... Read Full Entry



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Grant & Jerry:  The Pearl FarmersGrant & Jerry:  The Pearl Farmers
Grant & Jerry: The Pearl Farmers

I mean, do these guys have it made or what?! I wanna own a pearl farm. Like now.
Jeff Fisherman VillageJeff Fisherman Village
Jeff Fisherman Village

The next day, we rode out to this Fisherman Village which wasn't much to speak of. BUT we got to take the bike all the way out to the middle of the ocean which was pretty cool.
We Finally Found the Elusive Beach!We Finally Found the Elusive Beach!
We Finally Found the Elusive Beach!

We decided to try to find the beach that eluded us on Day 2. Success! It was definitely worth the drive
Jeff Enjoying the SurfJeff Enjoying the Surf
Jeff Enjoying the Surf

Look how far out he is and he can still stand!
Chris Post Swim 2Chris Post Swim 2
Chris Post Swim 2

Proudly sporting my Yankee cap. You'd be surprised how many you see overseas.
Another ViewAnother View
Another View

Doesn't this look like a post card?
Sunset Cocktails Day 3Sunset Cocktails Day 3
Sunset Cocktails Day 3

We enjoyed our 3rd sunset back at our hotel over cocktails and backgammon
Day 3 Sunset CocktailsDay 3 Sunset Cocktails
Day 3 Sunset Cocktails

I had a mojito. Delicious.
So Sad!So Sad!
So Sad!

Jeff was pouty after we took our last swim.



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