Another day another amazing view from the picture widows. We lazed around a bit before breakfast. Today I had the pancakes while Ian had his Thai full English
Yes that is a huge dollop of cream
We also had some toast thrown on the fire, and Ian had a bit of honey straight from the hive.
Our taxi was coming at 11am and he was right on time, Another very friendly, very smiley man.
It took about 45 mins to get to the centre, and he dropped us off on the Main Street. We managed to convey between us that he would pick us up same place in 3hrs. Let the ‘shopping’ begin.
Phuket Old Town is really just one main drag with all the shops on it, plus a Buddhist temple. We had a glance at the temple but are old hands now since we’ve been to Sri Lanka. Also it was well guarded and we had shorts on. So we just darted in and out of shops. Everyone was very friendly as usual, and there were a lot more westerners around.
Ian with some ‘shopping’.
We haven’t found anyone bothering us anywhere else, and it was the same here, except for taxi drivers. They all want to take you somewhere. Luckily I am an expert in blanking them out. Ian is still way too nice and if someone tries to talk to him he engages, usually ending up with a gold watch or a house in Bali. Still, we managed to avoid booking any more taxis. We found a mall with air con and toilets, and Ian found a magnum.
The lady at the hotel had given us a recommendation for a restaurant so we had a spot of lunch in there. Much to Ian’s delight they had large singha beer!
It was all done out in a colonial style. Very nice. Smiley staff as usual.
At 2.30 we returned to our allotted spot to find the taxi guy waiting. Good lad. He returned us to the hotel and Ian gave him a nice tip.
We were so sweaty we decided on a swim, and the pool was decidedly busy. I love how you can swim right to the end of the infinity but and see three ways, sea every direction.
I also did the Hotel wrong yesterday. While furtelling through the wardrobe I found a bag to take to the pool.
We stayed by the pool through happy hour and watched the sun go down. No need for dinner in the restaurant as we had had a large cheap lunch.
Keep your fingers crossed for tomorrow. We have a boat trip booked
Man of the day
Our friendly neighbourhood taxi driver
Toilet watch
The one in the mall was fine. Toilet paper and water and everything we had been led to expect not to expect. 7/10
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