Phuket, Thailand (Day 2 of 2)

Headed to Patong Beach today with our friends Geraldine and Thomas. The fore cast was for it to go up to about 35 Celsius so we didn’t know how long we’d last out there.

Patong Beach is the most popular beach resort town in Phuket, with a 3 kilometre-long beach and hotels, restaurants and shops. It’s known as having a lively nightlife. It reminded us of Waikiki and Acapulco, a pretty typical big beach strip. Unique to Thailand were the countless massage service options, from mat beds on the beach to hotel spa offers.

We were pleasantly surprised to find the beach promenade was shaded by trees and there was a terrific breeze coming from the Andaman Sea. We strolled the strip and I went for a mani-pedi while Brad went walking and Thomas and Geraldine went for coffee. We met up again and walked some more and found a place for a bite to eat. Before we knew it, we needed to get back to the ship for the “all aboard” deadline.

It was a wonderful, relaxing way to mark day 120 of 180. We’ve now completed two-thirds of our trip and can’t believe we have only 60 days left.😩 Time has flown!

We video chatted with Dylan and Ryan last night and I received their good wishes for Mother’s Day. Brad presented me with truffles he’d bought at a chocolatier in Dubai❤️. He’s informed me Dylan and Ryan have asked we have champagne at dinner tonight. 🥂 Who am I to argue?Read more