My First ! Phuket!

Yes, this is my first trip overseas -- to Phuket.



An introduction, my travel companions -- patience and understanding Candice Ho, joyful and quick Eddie.

Candice

Eddie

The 5D4N trip was memorable and experiencing...at least for me I know. we took Tigeraways on Boxing Day, 26th Dec 08 evening flight. It's been years i've been on a plane. Excited and happy. though not with parents. Looking forward to how it will turn out to be traveling with friends.
Boarding at Budget Terminal
On TigerAirways
Frankly, I wanted to go so planned this for awhile. Asking and confirming parties, deciding location, booking flight dates and searching hotels, buying and sorting things to bring and activities to do there. Importantly, saving for the trip.


Hotel: Stoney Monday Oasia.
This is suitable for free and easy backpackers. If you are looking for a clean, comfortable place to stay during the trip. I can recommend this place. Friendly and nice hosts. Pricing is very reasonable. Best to contact them directly.


Day 1: Reach at 8pm.
We check in and went straight out for dinner.. Hungry ya.. food on the plane costs.

Night market and stalls are really busy and populated with many tourists. Surprisely, the locals could understand quite a bit of Mandarin, speak pretty good English and many other language.



Night live there is really active. Food, shops, restaurants, pubs, bars, seafood is throughtout the whole stretch. We took the chances to ask about the tours along the road stalls. There were so many of them.

Day 2: Quick breakfast @ Stoney.


Out we go to decide on the tours we wanted. Give it to Eddie and Candice with their bargaining power. I was not needed frankly speaking. Lol. Like observing them when they are bargaining. It kind of interesting. Nevertheless, we got a pretty good deal for 3000 bhat for 2 island trips and 1 night show at Simon Cabernet.


Missed the Fantasea show, but next will still have chance.

Took a stroll down to the Patong Beach. Sun was scotching. Brightly lit at the beach. 360' different from sentosa la. All the brightness and energy emerge from the look at the beach. Wonderful.


Too bad we did not have any sunbath. Next time I promise must sunbath there.

It was stll and nice place and backdrop for photo taking. Just look at the photos and it proofs all.


Stop by their only shopping centre, wonder around and at impluse we decided to settle down with traditional Thai Massage at i think 300 Bhat.


I must praise the Miss Massager, she was really kind with me and I felt really confortable and relax. But Candice had experience the cracking sound from her back when twisting.. It was loud. Hahahah....

For dinner, we settle down for the commom roadside stalls. Seafood soup and noodles are pretty commom there. Spicy can still be avoided largerly. Not worries if you dont take spicy food.



Day 3: Speedboat to Snorkeling and Phi Phi Island.

Out and up on the speedboat! Wow .. it super duper fast !!! My first time on speedboat. We went to the front.. Fly!! Our hair, cap, even slipper could jump too. hahaa it really incredible.
It's Chad 5.

Even more incredible is the view and the scene of the nature, islands ( i mean stones! ), sun, sea and wind. OMG. Truely spectacular!
Maya Beach. Wild monkeys too! Given a chance to feed them! Naughty tour guide tried to scare me too. Lol

Snorkeling, first time. Didnt get used to it but it will better next time.
Fishes were so close and corals are really big and pretty .. kinda deep too. Feet dont touch the bed at all.. if touch... that's gonna be terrible. hahaha... cos i can swim !

Beach @ Khai Island

Magnificant Sun rays!


Island Safari!

Elephant Ride!

Night time we went to watch the Simom Cabernet. Guys to 'Ladies' I call them 美丽的人.

Like the photos tell you more. Day 4: Canoeing and Island hopping to James Bond island.

Rural Jetty

At the Jetty

This time we are slower in Cruise - smaller than those Star Cuise of course.

Top of the World !
Funny Tourist!

It's so far!
Let's recall!
Feets on Sea!
Lovely Rays!

Visiting James Bond Island Main, then the brother of James Bond ( smaller la) Beautiful beach and clear waters. Lovely backdrop too!

Supporting James Bond!

Canoeing into the island's inner secret was just great. Dark yet mysterious. Dangerous yet adventurous. At times we had to really lie low to pass the low part.. hahah Interesting stones and scalpture too!

This is how narrow is it to canoe under!

Nevertheless, thanks to eddie who had to canoe candice and I during the free and easy time.

Spa and massage at stoney's spa place. Sang and chat at the steam room. Thats was enjoyable. and relaxing. Sorry no photos for this. hahaha!

Day 5: Final day

We out to get our last minute items and visited the Big Buddla and other religious places. An eye opening and felt many understandings. Up the hill, the view is magnificent!

Top of the Hill

The Big Buddlha

Whose finger?

Arrival at Budget Terminal

And we are safely back to SG !! Ready for the New Year 2009.

Here I want to thank you both for the company. No matter what happen. It was lovely to have both of you. But when you guys play around please look around hor... dots dots.. sensitive to ppl near u ma... haiyo...

Kidding....

Happy New Year and be happy no matter whatever challenges and troublesomes comes your way. Life is very simple and happy one!!

Regards,

Jean