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Published: October 1st 2007
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Hello all
We last entered the blog when we were just about to move onto Kata, a resort south from Patong. this was a little bit of a bad move for us as the weather was not great and the supposed surf resort that we expected was non existent!! In the end we just stayed the one night and moved onto the Ko Phi Phi Islands the next day. This was a great trip over as we went on the Phi Phi Cruiser boat, that we were able to sit on top and soak up the raise and see all the wonderfull views. It was the hottest day we had had for a good few days and i (sophie) did get a little burnt!!!
Ko Phi Phi is pure paradise and i would reccommend to anyone who goes to Phuket to take a visit here as it is just a must see place. the water is so clear and blue, and the beaches are just so beautiful. we both just sit and look at the view infront of us and cant believe that it is so wonderfull. martin said that it almost looks like the green cliffs that surround
us look painted, they do, it is just magical. I love it and would come back here for a holiday. The first picture you see is us two stood on the beach by our first hotel (tell you in a minute why it was our first) and the view behind us is what we sit facing everyday.!!! Cant get much better!!!
Our hotel was pleasent when we viewed it, and we did take the word of a tout who was working on our boat on the way over who showed us many of the places we could of stayed. He was nice and when we saw the property we said thank you to him, as he was honest. It had TV, fridge, sea view and was clean and nice. No Aircon though, which we later found unbarable!!! we did also, for marts sake, need a more comfortable room, as he was on toilet duty. 24 hours of non stop diorrea. bless him. i was the nurse and he soon felt better after a good day of fasting, and sleeping. So that is why we then moved a little closer to the main street, to a place just as cheap,
but without the fridge and TV, but a least it had aircon and hot water. Very good here too apart from the fat man scoop blaring at 1.00 am in the morning from a bar just outside!!! we were tapping our feet along in bed as we could not sleep, but we did not let it bother us. this travelling lark has made us both very laid back, and we take the opinion that if we are awake by night we can sleep on the lazy, lush beaches that surround us by day. ha ha ha ha.
we have been here four nights so far, and have had all good weather. glorious sunshine and soaring temperatures. we have to get out of the heat from midday untill about 3 in the afternoon, because it is so hot. the factor thirty is being well used.
As it is overcast today, we decided to take a walk to the Phi Phi view point. this was a hike indeed! we never counted the steps but we know there were alot of them. We have added a few shots of the view. It was nice to stand and take it all in. looks
just like the post cards up there. Our hotel is bang in the middle of the strip of land that you can see. This place was totally flattened by the tsunami. The memorabelia that we have seen is so sad. The pictures of the injured, and the extreeme damage of the waves to this place were dreadfull. But looking at the place now, apart from less greenery, it all looks back to normal.
The restaurants here, like all the other places are fine, there are many to choose from. we have not ate too much the past two days as mart was poorley, and i had a slight stomach upset also. It was only a matter of time until this happened!!!!!
we intend on staying here a few more nights to take us up to a week. then we are thinking of heading to Krabi, and maybe to another island called Ko Lanta. we are still undecided. We still want to go on a boat trip here also to see the other sights of Phi Phi. and get a close look at the famous cove where the film "the beach" was filmed. it is called Maya Bay. the
boat will take us around for half a day, dropping us off at various coves and beaches, so that we can snorkell and sunbathe. We have seen a sign on one of the diving centres, that there was sightings of Killer whales near maya bay, two days ago. Wonderfull to see by boat, but not when i am swimming in the water thanks very much!!!!!!!!!!
Just wanted to add that it is Chris Howes birthday tomorrow and we both want to sing him happy birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU HOWSEY, HHHAAAAPPPPYYYY BBBIIIRRRTTTTHHHDDDDAAAYYYY TTTTOOOOOO YYYYYOOOOUUUU.!!!!!!!!!! have a fab one, and have a nice meal with everyone. we will have a toast for you here and you all make sure you do for us.
well that is all the news and photos we have to add this time, and we will update as soon as we have more to tell.
keep the messages coming.
lots of love to everyone.
especially mum dad arron jackie john and hels.
love you all so much
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Hello Auntie Sharon
Hello. So nice to get your comment on the blog!! we always think of you sharon, and we wonder how different it all would have been when you were here. the notes you gave us have been nice to refer to also. We wanted to hike up to the view point when the sunset was there, but we have had a few rainy days and so when we had the chance to get up there we did. think the sun is back tomorrow. As you say it looks different. we have seen many photos of it before the tsunami, and it is so different. there is still alot of building going on at the moment. i do think though that that is for all the backpackers and tourists, and that all the re- build from the tsunami is all ready done. As you say i have not mentioned and cockroaches yet, as hhuuurrraaayyy we have only seen the one, and he was crawling accross the road. So then do you think you will come and see us then on our travells? are we tempting you enough?????? We have been reading our next book, about malaysia and we already cannot wait to go see the sights. all very exciting and we are getting on so well. everyday we laugh together and are so relaxed. we are glad to hear that the party was good. We spoke to hels on the week end and she said that she would get some photos to us of the party. My mum also said that she had a few photos to end us. we said that we want photos of everyone at home, as we will be putting so many on the blog of ourselves, it will be nice to see all what you are all upto, and just to see the faces is nice. So so so happy for you about the house, will be exciting to see it when we get back. you must be over the moon that it all worked out in the end. well we are gonna go for a bite to eat soon and i have a few more emails to send so will close here. Keep the comments coming. thinking of you lots, lots of love from us both xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx