One hour flight from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh on board a prop plane “VASCO”. Limited security at check-in and bottled water permitted on board. Our carry on baggage didn’t fit in the overhead. The flight attendant said we can put in on the floor in the middle of the isle. Passengers could trip over our luggage.
Upon arrival, the airport was in pure chaos. Jammed with tons of people, scurrying all over place. Worse case, our driver we had booked through our hotel didn’t arrive. We took the airport cab. Friendly driver and only $9.00 to District 1.. Perfect!!
Beautiful Saigon Hotel, District 1– Disappointed with the room we had booked. No window and so musty. Felt like we were in a scout camp. We were about to leave but accepted the offer of a room, similar to the other, cramped space but at least it had a tiny window. The good side was it was clean and in a good location.
We enjoyed our evening outside at the bar CRAZY BUFFALO. New Years Day and Night, all the bars and restaurants are open.
Lots of excitement and fun shopping at the market.
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Thanks Isadora. 😊
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It’s always frustrating when you book something (car, hotel, tour) and it isn’t the way you thought.
WOW … on the market pic. so much to see and buy. Hope the rest of your trip is great.
Isadora 😎
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Thanks . I should said we there a few ago. It was such an incredible site to see. Anita
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I find the unusual events that happen are what create the memories when vacationing. Glad you enjoyed … 😎
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The Beautiful hotel was not so beautiful.. That’s and interesting and funny name.. good at least you got another room..
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Yes. Kind of a messy hotel but we moved to another room..not so great but a bit better than the other room.
Anita
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Sounds like quite the interesting flight! I don’t think I’ve been on a prop plane before.
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We have been on many prop planes in different parts of the world. But pretty cramped.
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The Crazy Buffalo – great name for a bar! I had to laugh when you mentioned where the flight attendants mentioned you can put your luggage 😁.
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Yes the that bar was so interesting but that carry-on luggage blocked the isle.
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Wow, talk about a safety hazard with putting luggage in the aisle! All the same, it’s good you arrive safe and sound, as well as enjoyed a nice meal even on New Year’s!
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Yes Rebecca lucky we arrived safely. It was a very interesting place ..so much to see and do
Anita
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What an adventure! A room with a window is definitely necessary.
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Yea absolutely. A very interesting site we saw.
Thanks Anita
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Glad you got a better room and the market photos were interesting
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Lucky we were able to change our room. It was a wonderful experience.
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Thanks for the tip about Vasco airlines, and that buffalo really looks crazy.
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Yes . A very great flight on Vasco..but that Buffalo caught my attention. LOL
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Not the best introduction to a city for you but I’m glad you enjoyed the location once you arrived 🙂
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It was an interesting area we saw.
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