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| View from our bungalows |
When you know the history of the Con Dao Islands,an archipelago just off the south east of Vietnam, that it
was a brutal prison for 114 years, it is hard to reconcile that history with
the unspoilt island paradise you are confronted with when you arrive. The main island of Con Son is a collection of
small villages scattered through a jungle alive with wildlife, skirted by miles
of sandy golden beaches and coral reef, surrounded by sparkling turquoise seas. It really is a beautiful place.
Sadly we had to fly to the Con Dao. Going by boat simply wasn’t an option. The boat takes 14 hours (when it runs, which
it frequently doesn’t), conditions on board are apparently awful, and the
crossing at this time of year when there are high winds is supposed to be a bit
treacherous.
