To get to Phu Quoc Island, we had to go Rach Gia from Can Tho. We spent the night there so we could catch a boat to the island the following morning. We had a choice of a ferry [6hrs.] with all the poorer people, chickens, and pigs; or a jet boat [2 1/2hrs.] with the poor people in a hurry, most of the tourists, and I didn't see any livestock aboard.



Rach Gia is a small seaport town with a picturesque waterfront where you can eat a fresh seafood dinner for a couple bucks. The hotel we stayed at was adequate, with clean rooms, air conditioning, and a street view.



We found the town to be the least friendly that we stayed at, though. There are alot of Cambodian commies there, and we got several obviously unfriendly looks and glares. Me walking around with my U.S. PARATROOPER hat with a bounce in my step and a grin on my face, probably didn't win alot of hearts and minds though. Some people just take themselves way too serious .