HOLIDAY

....little missy in Phuket....


I woke up this morning aching all over. I reluctantly climbed out of the bed, the smell of fresh bedsheets so invitingly in the air. I had a good night sleep but everytime I wanted to have a sit I had to shift a bit because I actually couldn't feel my butt! I should've gone easy on the Pump and Balance classes two days ago. Luckily I had the sense of not putting on those normal 12 kgs for the squats, no matter how much I miss it.

I had fun alright. My whole vacation went very well.

I got to talk to people I barely knew before. Nice short conversations on life.

The grand dinners. And I mean grand as in having a whole array of dishes laid in front of you and you only need your fingers to enjoy food, licking them clean and laugh about it. And laugh about life.

And I miss Phuket. Let's talk about Phuket a little.


Day 1

We actually took the KLIA Monorail to KLIA from KL Sentral and then a cab to LCCT. Enough to say we were running late. We didn't want to risk missing the flight by taking the bus. We lined up at the check-in counter overly excited. "We're going to Phuket", I kept saying to Kak Azah. Serenity engulfed me as I sat on the airplane gazing out the window. Weather was fantastic. A good start.

....in between the clouds....


We arrived in Krabi at about 1.30 p.m. local time. Waited a bit for our luggage and later greeted by a local agent that we contacted earlier. We were brought to the agency and for about an hour we were there talking about a whole list of things we wanted to do in Phuket. We then realized that it would be impossible to do all throughout the duration of our stay so we focused on the must sees.



....the wait....


We reached Bel Aire Resort in Patong and had a a shower and short rest. It was almost sundown. It was drizzling a bit.

We walked along the streets of Patong in the evening for dinner. We knew we had to have a go at the local seafood. Three dishes later, we were brimming with joy. Bloated and full of satisfaction. So, what do you find in Patong? Pubs, restaurants, tattoo parlours, spas, money exchangers, pubs, more pubs, even more tattoo parlours (by now I was really tempted), street food, souvenir shops, money exchangers, Thai boxing, pubs, pubs!!!!



....wet night on Bangla Road....



....dwarfed by the babydolls. Normal working people, just like you and I....


Day 2

We hopped on a boat and headed for a one day island tour.

One word describes Phi Phi Island.

Paradiso.

I fell in love completely.



....The Beach, yes, the most famous one....



....buoy and I....



....basking in the sun....



....breathtaking....



....blue waters and snorkeling....



....picturesque Phi Phi Leh....



....lunch, really enjoyed the papaya salad....



....the sun....



....and pina colada (let's sing!)....



....the greatest view....


The Phi Phi trip I would say was the highlight of my stay in Phuket. I got the chance to feed the fishes while out snorkeling. It was a different feeling altogether, having them nibbling at your fingers.


Day 3

The day we were driven around Phuket.

We went around to Ban Pae Waterfalls, Rang Hill, Kata Beach and Phuket town, among others. We made a few stops at the local shops as well. Having a local to drive us, we saved quite a bit going to shops offering much cheaper prices for the same stuff found at Patong.



....Ban Pae Waterfalls....



....the streets of Kata....



....sunset in Patong....



....banana on skewers, and I had crickets to snack on as well!....


Day 4

The day we flew home.

Kak Azah and I had an early morning start. By 8 a.m. we were at the beach having a much needed massage after the late night we had, I even had a manicure. Feeling very much relaxed we took a quick stroll on the beach before turning to head back to the hotel, a hot cup of Starbucks each and just silently enjoyed the morning sun.



....Patong in the morning....



....leaving footprints on the sand....



....saying goodbye to Phuket....



....without a place to sit at the airport lobby....


Truthfully speaking, we didn't want to go back.

At the same time, I realized I miss being home nevertheless.

To Kak Azah, thanks for the wonderful trip, I wouldn't want it any differently. Well, except maybe for a companion all for my own next time ;) And maybe not falling terribly sick on an otherwise perfect holiday. Makes good story I guess....

This is for you. Something to remember our getaway by ;)


Knew the signs
Wasn't right
I was stupid for a while
Swept away by you
And now I feel like a fool
So confused
My heart's bruised
Was I ever loved by you?

Out of reach
So far
I never had your heart
Out of reach
Couldn't see
We were never
Meant to be

Catch myself
From despair
I could drown if I stay here
Keeping busy everyday
I know I will be OK

But I was
So confused
My heart's bruised
Was I ever loved by you?

Out of reach
So far
I never had your heart
Out of reach
Couldn't see
We were never
Meant to be

So much hurt
So much pain
Takes a while
To regain
What is lost inside
And I hope that in time
You'll be out of my mind
And I'll be over you

But now I'm
So confused
My heart's bruised
Was I ever loved by you?

Out of reach
So far
I never had your heart
Out of reach
Couldn't see
We were never
Meant to be

Out of reach
So far
You never gave your heart
In my reach
I can see
There's a life out there
For me


I've decided that I'm going back there one day for sure...

....more photos here....

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