Round The World and other travels
A frequent flyer's collection of trip diaries
This is: Round The World 2006-07
Relaxation Rules, OK?
Well, now, my two days in Phuket
(pronounced, in case anyone is in any doubt, poo-KETT
) were always intended for doing not very much
of anything. Although charging around and seeing the sights as
independently as possible is my usual style, there comes a point in
any long trip when it's time to unwind a bit, and this was that
opportunity. I spent the day simply enjoying the hotel's facilities
- both the public areas and my own room, with its roof-top patio. I
had breakfast and lunch at the Pacifico restaurant, but opted for a
room service dinner.
The furthest I reached all day was Karon Beach, which is just across the road from the hotel's back entrance! I came across a couple of tsunami warning signs, which provided a stark reminder of the catastrophic devastation that was inflicted on this part of the world on 26 December 2004. I felt happy to be visiting the area now that a decent interval had passed. Having suffered so much already, the last thing the local people need is economic collapse caused by tourists staying away.
