Leaving singapore was bittersweet. It is great to finally be traveling South East Asia, but I miss Singapore! I especially miss my friends there - and I just want to say thank you all for coming out for my last night in Singapore!
Phuket - Simon and I stayed at a hostel for 450 baht a night called Kata On Sea. Not bad at all. We took a long walk on the beach there the next morning. I wanted to swim but the 'red flag' was up, which means the water was too rough for frolicking. Oh well, luck of the draw. We took a ferry for 500 baht to Phi Phi, and checked into a hostel or 600 baht a night called Uphill Cottage. And let me just say; they are not joking about the 'uphill' part! Quad workout everytime! The ferry was an experience as well, calm seas to begin the journey, rough waves to end it. At one point I was worried we might capsize! Unfounded paranoia of course, but I haven't been on a boat for some time. Fun trip for most, 'painful puku' trip for others.
After a nice curry dinner, Simon and I watched South Africa beat France in the world cup which was very interesting. There were fire dancers to our left, the game on our right, and cheap Changs all around. All in all, I think I am going to enjoy spending 4 more nights in here before moving on to Chiang Mai.
Phuket - Simon and I stayed at a hostel for 450 baht a night called Kata On Sea. Not bad at all. We took a long walk on the beach there the next morning. I wanted to swim but the 'red flag' was up, which means the water was too rough for frolicking. Oh well, luck of the draw. We took a ferry for 500 baht to Phi Phi, and checked into a hostel or 600 baht a night called Uphill Cottage. And let me just say; they are not joking about the 'uphill' part! Quad workout everytime! The ferry was an experience as well, calm seas to begin the journey, rough waves to end it. At one point I was worried we might capsize! Unfounded paranoia of course, but I haven't been on a boat for some time. Fun trip for most, 'painful puku' trip for others.
After a nice curry dinner, Simon and I watched South Africa beat France in the world cup which was very interesting. There were fire dancers to our left, the game on our right, and cheap Changs all around. All in all, I think I am going to enjoy spending 4 more nights in here before moving on to Chiang Mai.
