A taste of Phuket

The brief stay in Phuket was similar to our time in Bangkok; evening flight with a late night arrival at the hotel. lt was a historic building, but renovated with a tinge of modern flair.

Once we finished our breakfast we set out for a hair cut and a couple items from the pharmacy before the upcoming liveaboard scuba adventure. The heat turned out to be very toasty 34C, but feeling like 39C with the humidity. We decided to literally chill out in the hotel lobby for a few hours.

Later in the afternoon we got restless and went out for lunch, and to explore some of the old town. As it was Sunday, the streets were barricaded off, and the market was being set up.

Our ride to the Chalong Pier was a bit late, but in short order we were off with a few of the other drivers to meet with The Phinisi.

We boarded the dingy and shuttled over to the vessel we will call home for the next 10 days.

Our tour leader M and crew welcomed us on board, and gave us an orientation before dinner. We were in bed by 10pm in anticipation for a good sleep and early rising.Read more