Phu Quoc island is probably what Koh Samui was 20 years ago. There is nothing here – I’m not complaining – seriously. But there is nothing here for the typical tourist’s eye. Koh Samui has been consumed by western commercialism… I hope that Phu Quoc doesn’t go that way. It’s hard to image that it ever would after everything that we have seen.
We walked around downtown Phu Quoc and we were the only westerners as far as the eye could see. As Maddie gets older, I’m convinced that these trips that we are privileged enough to take are exactly what Maddie (and Amelia) needs. Our girls live a pretty good life. They are safe, have a good home, a good school, good friends… life is comfortable. I want her to see that not everybody lives the way we do. Yes, the people of Phu Quoc seem very happy with all of the smiles and laughter we saw, but they live differently than we do. Yet, a home is still somebody’s home and should always be treated with the respect it deserves…
We’re loving this trip..
Homes Along the River in Phu Quoc
Boats Along the River in Phu Quoc
Taking a Break from the Heat
Amelia waits for Ice Cream at Buddy
Waiting for Dinner on the Beach
Boats on the Water at Sunset
Dad and Amelia Discover Phu Quoc
Amelia explains Life to Phuong
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