Climate change has taken away great things from Phu Quoc. Extreme rainy season and storms are the most obvious. They affect people's lives in a way we’ve never seen before. In fact, the rainy season here is normally harmonious and pleasant.
Living here for a while, nature taught me to be grateful for the existed things. And slow travel is an opportunity to face the unexpected, in a good way. You’ve booked this amazing holiday to get away and relax… and it’s raining. Hey, don’t freak out. Out here, we embrace the rain, or you can tell we rely on it.
Of course, there is no amount of fresh water available on the island. It means the locals catch their own water. Whether through rain fall on their roofs or through the streams flowing through the canal, it’s all precious. Rain is our good friend. We need it for cooking, cleaning, for drinking, swimming and gardening. If you incidentally come here on rainy season, we encourage you to slow down, embrace the rain and enjoy our relaxed way of life.
In the days of pouring rain, the island was very deserted. The number of tourists decrease significantly, let Phu Quoc to rest and renew its energy. Fresh air, quiet street, this carefree space is yours. At that time, let’s just make the most out of it by jumping into the sea to swim or walking under the rain, not a bad idea at all. Moreover, you can completely sit somewhere watch the rain, listen to the rain, feel the rain, a warm cup of tea or a good song will be the ideal companion. You’re in a middle of your holiday, there's no need to hurry.
I don't really enjoy rain as much as sunny days. Because the rain in the city is gloomy and uncomfortable. But when I come here, rain is not that bad anymore. It gives a very relaxing feeling. Maybe it's because this is Phu Quoc, because I can experience the feeling of being alone in the middle of nature. Come to think of it, the rainy season will soon end, and the busy tourist season continues. I hope the island always keeps the green scenery with clean street, fresh air and less garbage. So that when the rainy season comes, the locals here and I can enjoy it again and again.
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