Baan Karonburi Phuket
194/1 Karon Rd, Karon Beach Phuket, Thailand
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A-go-go in 'Poo-kay'
... back was a unique experience, and I think I managed to scare Elo enough in the rafting to make it sufficiently exciting for the both of us. We met a very nice Iranian couple who were massage therapists and they helped us battle the rapids and taught us how to write our names in Farsi. I asked for a massage as well but that was pushing my luck apparently. After a calm evening we got up early the next morning to catch our ferry over to Ko Phi ...
The quiet side of Phuket
... James Bond’ island (that famous picture of the tall skinny island and the Thai fishing boat in front ... like the one I posted at the beginning of my "Pad Thai Adventure" blog). All the boats had left for the day and all was quiet. It’s not a swimming beach but it is nice to walk around on the sand and watch the fishermen mending their nets.
This is exactly what I was hoping to find in Thailand ... places off the beaten path were we could just ...
Patong
Woke up stupidly late, 12. Think Maya Bay was still effecting us, sleep wise at least. Looked outside and the weather is rubbish, typical. So instead of a day on the beach we decided to walk to neighbouring beach Patong. Patong is supposed to be where everything happens and we are also planning to meet Jason over there tonight for drinks. Gave our washing to the hotel then walked up Karon beach as far as we could until we got to the end and realised we ...
First week here
... is a 2 week thing i believe and earlier that day was the main event where men stick swords and hooks threw their cheeks and walk on hot coals to get rid of bad spirits. I watched some of it on TV and I couldn't even watch it for 2 minutes, very upsetting! They go into a unconscious state and look like they are tripping out and their eyes roll back and everything, lots of blood too!
Anyways on a better note the festival ends on Wednesday so ...
A Serene Evening In Phuket
... of the town which is 60 kilometers from here.
The resort is beautiful, no doubt. It is a great place for one to relax over the weekend or even for honeymooners. As for me, I was just put in the room for the rest of the day. When it was dinner time, just ordered some Phad Thai (Thai Spicy ...



