The ironman of travel Yoshimasa Ikeuchi

The fish sauce factory we visited is a traditional method of sleeping in old-fashioned wooden barrels. The owner, Chan, speaks with confidence. It's a versatile seasoning that is indispensable for Vietnamese food. Sprinkle on simmered and stir-fried foods as they are. Shows a change in taste depending on how it is used.

The sensibilities of my grandchildren are sharp, and I can tell that they are getting used to traveling day by day. Phu Quoc dog often seen on the Island. It features a smart and mild-mannered face and a single, bristles on the back. His legs are long, his hands are webbed, and he has outstanding motor nerves. Even such a Phu Quoc dog cannot beat this heat. You can see the dog Siesta (nap) everywhere.

Phu Quoc dog (characterized by reverse hair on the back)

Song Moi Fishing Village

That nose-smelling fish sauce is one of the Island's specialties. A large number of small fish called "Carcom" are caught in the waters near Phu Quoc, a rich fishing ground, all year round. Salt it (70% fish, 30% salt) and let it sit for a year.

Song Moi Fishing Village

A round ship called Gates

Phu Quoc dog taking a siesta in the heat

Grandchildren Kiichi and Kisei playing in the Chang mountain stream

Song Moi Fishing Village

I never thought I would be captivated by Fish Sauce by the time I left the island. Once you eat the peculiar smell, it turns into a magical flavor. 70% of the Islanders feed on fishing.

Vietnamese flower slide show

Phu Quoc dogs are characterized by having a webbing

Phu Quoc Island butterflies playing in the Chang mountain stream

Pepper field

Song Moi Fishing Village

Chan (owner), and me

Kiichi and Kisei touring the fish sauce factory

Salt the ca com and let it rest for a year

A slow and quiet day is over, and a new morning begins. A normal life that is nothing for Phu Quoc people is a "paradise" for us. There are not many calm days in resorts around the world.

The, Chang, mountain stream that runs through the center of the Island is an affordable walking path that takes 30 minutes to the waterfall. If you put your feet on a stream in the cool shade of a tree, you can sweat the water that flows out. I am fascinated by the river play with my grandchildren and the dance of countless butterflies. 　

Early morning in the fishing village, fish landing peaks from 6am to 7am. A round small boat woven from bamboo that is unloaded from a wooden boat to a sandy beach. It looks like a Tarai-bune on Sado Island. There is no market. The scenery of weighed squids and fish carried by a balancing pole to the morning market will never get tired of watching.

The quiet day is over

Song Moi Fishing Village

Song Moi Fishing Village

Fish sauce material Ca com

Fish sauce (fish sauce)

Exploring Phu Quoc Island

Another specialty is pepper. White pepper and black pepper, heat over 30 degrees every day. The blessings of nature that can withstand this, and the strong stimulus that is tingling are the source of energy. Dozens of them are used as seasonings in every dish.

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