Sunday, March 28, 2010

Internet access at last.....

There is so much to catch up on in the past few days. I may ramble as gathering my thoughts in an organized fashion is just not happening for me. We have been in Phu Quoc from Thursday afternoon until this morning. We stayed in a thatched roof hut on the beach, what a view. We were able to tour the north and south sides of the Island. Museums, pearl factory (yes, Jesse will be sporting a lovely strand for her Bat Mitzvah), a pepper farm, forest, and snorkeling. The food has been amazing, much to my stomachs dismay, I have been eating everything, buying fish from road side vendors where the live fish flop out of buckets and onto the street. Great veggies and fruits as well......nothing that can not be fixed with some western medications if need be!

The kids are having a ball, they swam and snorkeled, are eating wonderfully, and playing and laughing all day. We left the Island by ferry this morning for Kien Giang, where we will be working the next week on the expedition. The bus with most of the others will be arriving in an hour or so and then the work begins...

Will write more, but want to get some pictures posted now.

Some fruits we picked up at the market.


This is our guide "Edwin". He picked up some squid from the "fish market" for us to have grilled on the beach.



Woman at the fishing village selling goods to the fisherman.....



Fun at the beach above.

Below is our lunch being prepared, beach and table side ....we picked up and elephant fish at the market, bought it live and the kids were delighted to watch it flop around in the van for quite some time in the plastic bag.

New career?? I can grill squid!



Eric and Noah enjoying a refreshing coconut milk drink.



Nothing beats a nap in a hammock after a great meal.
Dinner at the Ocean side bar and Grill - #1 rated restaurant by Trip Advisor on Phu Quoc, we now know why, went for dinner two nights in a row - the best. Dinner for 8 with wine and drinks and tip.....$80.00


Hanging around at the beach.


This is our beach side Bunglaow that we stayed in.

Night view from our porch





Sunset by the beach.....
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 28, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Hi Sandy, Jesse & Noah,

    Grandma and I are checking out your blog. Looks like you are having so much fun. The food looks great too!! Tell lil Jesse we are glad that the pukes are over!! Did you pack any TUMS perhaps? All is good here. Can't wait to hear about the rest of the voyage!! We are sure that you are all working very hard on the expedition at this point. Love to you All!! Grandma & Auntie Laurie

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  2. AnonymousMarch 28, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Hi Guys,
    Your trip looks absolutely incredible so far. Thanks for sharing the pictures and the stories. We can't wait to read more. The whole neighborhood misses you!!! Its just not the same without you.
    Love, Susan, Stephanie, Daniel, Zachary and Mopsie

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