3/7/2009
In traveling from Phi Phi to Phuket one can see how desasters can occur on the water. The ferry we were on did not seem to have many rules. There were people literally hanging all over the rails on the sides as well as the unprotected deck. We watched as one gentleman fell asleep and with a sudden turn of the ships wheel he could have easily rolled right off into the ocean. Regulations for travel; not a bad thing after all!
The road from the actual township of Phuket over to Patong Beach was very educational. Roads were much like spider webs, circling and weaving; making sense to only the those who drive it on a daily basis. Our van traveled out of Phuket and over a large mountain pass only to drop down to the other side of the island to the resort beach of Patong.
While on the ferry we had spoken to military guy who had said there had just been four american military ships in port. His comparison as to how wild it got was; " Tijuana on crack"! Interesting comparison!
After the two nights in Phi Phi, the last thing we wanted were more long nights from the loud music echoing in the warm nights air.
Coming into Phuket Thailand.
In route to Patong Beach from airport; 45 minutes of nothing but thrills!
Sites along the way...
more sites...
shops along the way.
View from our room at this resort.
A pictorial moment on the balcony.
Bev wastes no time to hit the cool water.
Downtown area of the Patong Beach area....
more downtown...
need a ride in a tuk-tuk?
Of course Bev finds shopping.
Shrine on a roof top in Patong.
The 18hr sounds of massssssssssage; in this high shrieking tone. (visualize the sounds of a cat fight)
Early morning @ Patong Beach.
