Phi phi revisited

The plan was to head to long beach today but as we wait on one of the boys we find out he didn't get back till after 4pm and I guess we won't be seeing him any time before midday. As me and the other boys head to the bakery for our morning coffee we once again encounter ned the horse who seems to want to join us. Chris and i then make our way down to the cottage bar, stopping on the way to buy a little present for tang who's birthday it is today. Like in most Asian countries people have other names apart from their birth name so in fact her real name is Rasita and its a little confusing what to write I the card.
This is my 3rd time in Phi Phi. I first came 25 years ago when it was very much an island filled with bamboo beach huts and then ten years ago when after the tsunami they had built a lot more hotels and it was very much a party island with the bars vying for peoples business by playing their music louder than the next. The pandemic has taken it back to the island that I fell on love with as many of the bars and restaurants are still shut and even though there are tourists it's nowhere near the amount there used to. I really hope that they get back to that booming business but really grateful I've gotten to see the island in its original glory. This afternoon we've been invited to a party and after an hour or so of looking for the place eventually find it. There's cheese and wine and the most amazing pool overlooking the sea. And I spend a wonderful afternoon with the girls from the bars sharing drinks and her niece and nephew who are adorable I join in the pool. I'm not feeling that great after my massage yesterday so I head back for a quick shower grab a bite to eat and have a really early night.Read more