Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Easy Rider in Vietnam
After our morning swim yesterday, we set off on our motorcycle to explore the south end of the island. Uyen's only mode of transportation is by motor bike but she let me drive most of the way. What an experience driving among these people! I had everything totally under control until two bike pulled out from a side alley and I had to dump the bike to keep from hitting them. Just a couple scrapes. Traveling through the small villages was a blast. These people are dirt poor and happy. We happened upon a prisoner of war camp that was closed in 1968. There were very few descriptive signs in English, but I got the clear impression that it was to hold the Viet Cong prisoners. Pictures of that will follow along with all the others. Last evening consisted of another swimming lesson,(she can float on her back for three minutes!). Today, we travel to the North end and buy the way, did I say that Phu Quoc lies directly South of Cambodia? I think there is a golf course up there and I plan to apply for a teaching pro position. I thought about selling fishing tackle but all they use are cane poles or nets. Just kidding, although the thought has crossed my mind a few times.
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Good morning. I have been following your blog and am facinated. Hope you have a great ending to the trip in a trip portion. Much love!!
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