Journal Entry #31
We made it to Phuket! It was sad leaving Patty, Nok and Lam, our wonderful tour crew who took care of us for the last 10 days. Patty was our fearless leader with a contagious giggle. Nok was our skilled driver who maneuvered our big bus through some of the narrowest streets in Bangkok; and Lam was the assistant who always made sure we each received an ice-cold wash towel, bottle of water and coffee-flavored candy every time we would return to the bus from an exploration. I don’t think this trip would have been the same without them.
Nok, me, Patty, Ritche and Lam.
After a short one-hour plane ride, we made it to our hotel in Phuket. We are staying at the Novotel Resort in Patong Beach. The resort is great, but I must confess that the area of Patong Beach is not as clean as I anticipated.
This afternoon we walked along the beach and made our way to Savoey on the Beach for some fresh lobster. “Fresh” as in, we had to cross the street to their water tank to each pick out a lobster. They were delicious. We ordered cocktails, ate our lobster, and then enjoyed a nice, relaxing view of the sun setting.
We booked our tours for the next two days: tomorrow Phi Phi Islands via speedboat for snorkeling and sight seeing; and Thursday a canoe tour through some caves around James Bond Island. I also booked Ritche and I massages for tomorrow afternoon, and dinner for two for Thursday evening, our last night in Phuket and also our last night of our fabulous vacation.
Tsunami signs are no joke. It was the first thing
Everyone act like you're having fun.
I'm a sucker for four-legged friends having a great day at the beach.
Suzanne and Russ take in the sunset.
Goodnight Patong. See you tomorrow!
Me in my Novotel slipper.
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