Predictable Phuket

We arrived on the beautiful island of Phuket after a few hours of flight and immediately changed into our bathing suits upon checking into the hotel rooms. We then set off to look for a quick lunch before heading to the infamous Patong Beach to set foot on the beach and embrace the ocean views and winds. It was truly mesmerizing amidst the humid weather.

We then settled into our rented beach chairs for the day. When it became too hot, we soaked ourselves in the sea and this routine repeated until we were too tired to do it again. We then ventured into the streets along the beach area. Every sight was shops selling various food to meet every taste buds. Our visit coincided with the Patong Beach Carnival and this increased the number of shopping stalls selling clothing, souvenirs, snacks and toys. After much walking and browsing, we headed back to our hotel to shower and freshen up before heading out again for dinner.

  

Our daily activities were pretty much the same as we soaked in the beautiful views of the island and surrounding areas. We were able to enjoy good seafood on this trip but have yet to find a place that serves good tom yum soup!

Phuket always has and always will welcome all with two big arms. I fell in love with this place in 2004 and was sad when the tsunami affected the island later that year. There are many shopping centers now. Even Starbucks is just around the corner. It depresses me to see the multitude of developments that are happening everywhere around the island. Reconstructions and redevelopments are still in progress but the Thais are stronger now than before. To rebuild their livelihoods, they are aggressive in retail and services but still manage to retain the polite Thai way of life.

I made another promise to return again before the island becomes too crowded with modern structures that will rob away its unique charm.

Cheers.

 

Images via own collection.