The Boat Ride to Phuket

After yesterdays "massage", I hiked over to Railay and had a good lunch at a swank sea-side restaurant while waiting for the Phuket bound boat. Once on board, I randomly sat next to Stefanie, an enviably well-traveled woman from Amsterdam. We immediately became friends! Listening to stories about extensive travels to Egypt, deep Mexico, and other locals, as well as time on live aboard boats catering to diving, the trip went by fast. Sitting on the top of the boat, the scenic ride was languid, yet pleasant.

After I checked into my hotel, I went out for dinner with Stef. We ended up going to the downtown area where we drank Singha beer while people watching the passers-by. We posed for a photo and I stowed my camera in her backpack after tiring of carrying it around. Later she flew off to Koh Tao Island to meet a guy she frequently travels with, accidentally taking my camera with her. It's being sent back to me in the States. Because of slow connections, I wasn't uploading photos until later, so photo's for my more recent blog entries will post once I receive the camera. Stef- Thanks for promptly sending my camera back to me while still on vacation. I'll look forward to hearing about the remainder of your trip once you get back!

Although it had a nice beach, Phuket was way too touristy for me with seemingly little to offer. I doubt I would go back, unless to just pass through again.

I'm now in Bangkok and staying at Suk 11, an oasis-like hostel located in the Sukumvit area. I'll be staying here until departing for home.

written by

Whereisdan on January 28, 2007 from Phuket, Thailand

from the travel blog: Thailand on a whim

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