Friday 26 February We read that shopping is good at Patong beach, popular western resort of Phuket. We decide to flag a Tuk Tuk for 400 Baht, (£8), takes thirty minutes, over Challenging Phuket Hilll, very pleasant ride,which we thoroughly enjoy. On arrival, not nearly as much shopping potential as we thought and the beach, although long, was nothing compared with the Islands, so, shopped out after an hour we decide to return to Phuket Town, again agree upon Tuk Tuk as best option. Big mistake! We have to tell Boss man where and how much , He wants 100 more, we say no way so, after three drivers decline our fare, he procures the last Tuk Tuk driver in the lane, who again tries to ask more - Leo said no way, so he then
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