May 19: Am now in Phu Quoc. I rented a motorbike the 2nd day and went to this little hotsprings and to a fishing village. On my third day, we had a storm that has lasted 3 days and was pelting the beach and us. I have had several visits of a rat to my bungalow, so am not lonely at night. Had a few hugh flying beatles and a hugh spider also. To day a Praying Mantis landed on my hat which was conveniently enough on my head. Needless to say it was quickly discarded into a big puddle.
I have met some great people first of all 2 swedish people staying on the island for a few weeks (Agneta and Hans) then 2 london guys Max and Alex and a German guy, Micheal arrived on wednesday so we all got stranded in the restaurant near our hotel for the day and chatted for about 10 hrs. It was rather cosy as there were a lot of holes in the roof of the restaurant so not much dry area. So we all had to huddle around the one table. We could not go along the beach as the waves were up to our waist at times. We had a laugh though. We all then booked a taxi to take us around the island on one of the rainy days. We decided that a visit to the hot springs was in order but the hot springs had become a waterfall and a river. However we all went swimming in the waterfall anyway in the rain. It was a hoot. Thanks for comment ruth on the West ham captain. Am surprised that a 21 year old has heard let alone ready that book. Cool,even if he is a footballer.
For the last few nights we bought some rum and mixers and had cocktails on the beach or in the cafe depending on the weather. one night the rain happened so fast we went into my room and continued the gathering there. A scottish couple joined us too and another swedish couple. The group changes as people come and go. The last 2 days had much improved as the storm receded. So beautiful skys again but much of the beach has been ruined near us due to the storm.
24May. Today Most of the original gang had left including myself. I have hooked up with Alex and come back to Saigon for a few hours. We leave on a bus for Mui ne, a beach tonight and I carry on to Dalat for some more waterfalls either thur or fri. It was sad to leave the island and everyone I had met. It really was lovely despite the rats, bugs and shite weather.
Ciao
S
4 comments:
Hi Sandra,
Looks like you are enjoying yourself. Didn´t know that your femal friends were into football.
I´m longing for some holliday as well, its quite cold over here.
Robert
Hello Sandra,
thanks for letting me take part in your fabulous travel tour. I really enjoy reading your diary. Sometimes I have the feeling I can smell and taste everything like you do. The bicycle trip and the traffic would also be a real challenge for me. But I better wait until my children are grown up to be their own boss just in case I end up as flat as a stamp. Anyway I look forward to reading more and wish you many a lot more good and interesting experiences.
Claudia
P.S.: Although it is too late already: Happy birthday to you...!
You'll be pleased to know that it has done nothing but rain since I got back to London, and they say the rest of the week will be the same!
My manager announced his resignation today and found out another friend/colleague basically resigned but they held him to his 12 week notice and persuaded him to stay. Looks like the writing really is on the wall here!
I think I shall give it a month and see the lay of the land, earn a bit of money and then bugger off! The good news is that I have 17 days holiday left and I'm supposed to use 12 days by the end of June!! Oh dear what a shame, especially as there is a bit of a clerical error in there!!
Take care
Graham
p.s. you don't seem to be doing too badly now on the meeting people front!! But is there action ?!!
Hi Sandi, tis great to read the diary of your journey. Moireen is here with me. You just cant get away from the weather tis pretty dismal here too although Moireen wants me to tell you we're having a heatwave!!
-Gee thanks mom !!!!!!!!!!!!
No news for ya babe other then the mad rugby match at the weekend. Munster are Heineken Cup winners ie best in Europe. They brought the cup to Cork last night and I went down for the laugh. Prob the onlynight in ages hadnt rained. Hope your having a swimming time over there. Looking forward to reading some more.MoiraXXXX
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