Ok, all, a long-awaited blast from the wandering one.... Here's a quick blurb on PP, day two (even though as I send this it is now Day 5). Some of this is geared for those who know or knew Koh Phi Phi, some, well, sorry, you might just have to pretend you understand the beautiful Thai island down in the Andaman Sea.....somewhere. Think palm trees and tropical weather, fruity drinks and clear blue waters......Oh, and the movie "The Beach," with Leonardo DiCaprio. I was here for a number of months doing some relief work after the December 26, 2004 tsunami. I made friends with the locals, many with whom I have kept in touch the past 1.5 years. The island was pretty devastated, and not much was left stnding. Resilience, perseverence and hope presided in many
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