We spent our last day in Phu Quoc lounging on the beach. It was so nice to listen to the waves.
In the evening we went back into the main city and the night market. We had a sugarcane juice while watching the sunset. The juice is made by mashing the sugarcane until the juices are out. It tastes woody, sweet and lemony all at the same time. Very refreshing!
After the sunset we walked back to the main night market. We had an amazing meal at one of the street stalls. Fresh fish, jumbo fried prawns, noodles and vegetables and, of course, nem (spring rolls). We stuffed ourselves, but it was so yummy.
We packed up this morning and headed off to Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon). It is hot and humid here! About 90 degrees and full of moisture in the air. We went to the old post office building - a french colonial design to send off some post cards. Then we wandered to a few of the markets for shopping! The Ben Thanh market is this huge space under one roof that houses probably upwards of 400 different stalls with coffee, clothes, spices, candies, shoes, souvenirs and places to eat. It was fun wandering around, but as it is inside and not air conditioned, it was stifling. We also found the Tax Market which was four stories in a mall-like building. Since it was air conditioned we spent more time here! We went to the grocery store in this market and found Coors Light in bottles and cans on the shelves. One thing that has been very interesting is all the Christmas displays and Santas everywhere. We weren't expecting much of that holiday spirit.
We are heading on a day trip to the Mekong Delta tomorrow.
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| Christmas in Saigon! |
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| Ben Thanh market |
After the sunset we walked back to the main night market. We had an amazing meal at one of the street stalls. Fresh fish, jumbo fried prawns, noodles and vegetables and, of course, nem (spring rolls). We stuffed ourselves, but it was so yummy.
We packed up this morning and headed off to Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon). It is hot and humid here! About 90 degrees and full of moisture in the air. We went to the old post office building - a french colonial design to send off some post cards. Then we wandered to a few of the markets for shopping! The Ben Thanh market is this huge space under one roof that houses probably upwards of 400 different stalls with coffee, clothes, spices, candies, shoes, souvenirs and places to eat. It was fun wandering around, but as it is inside and not air conditioned, it was stifling. We also found the Tax Market which was four stories in a mall-like building. Since it was air conditioned we spent more time here! We went to the grocery store in this market and found Coors Light in bottles and cans on the shelves. One thing that has been very interesting is all the Christmas displays and Santas everywhere. We weren't expecting much of that holiday spirit.
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We are all enjoying your blog and of course I personnaly am very jealous. You are coming to and end of your travels but they will always be with you in memory. Mac called this morning and was very excited that he could now get up and go to the bathroom. This is real progress and who knows how soon he will be home. Luv ya
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