Beach at last

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Hey all,
I am in Phuket now and since it is the low season and after the tsunami the area which is usually very touristy is a bit closer to normal. In fact there aren't that many people here and it is a bit of a buyers market, but still expensive for Thailand. Last night I splurged and stayed in a 4 star hotel with pool, waterfall, free buffet breakfast and very nice rooms for 37 USD. Tonight I am staying in an airconditioned room on the beach in a 2 or 3 star place with a great view for 10 usd which is right next to the place I am learning scuba. It isn't near too much, but I am renting a scooter so I can get around for a little less than 4 USD per day.

It is pretty cloudy and hot here, but thats why its the low season I guess. A little rain too, but not bad.

I am having a nice time, but don't know anyone here so the next week may be a little too quite. I am starting to really miss you guys company. It will be great to see you all again.
Garret

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Photos

great view
From the south of the island

daily commute
I saw trucks much more loaded with people than this over some very rough roads.

Koh Sok
My Farorite place, lots of monkeys come down and play here at sunset.

Koh Sok 2
It is only $10 a night to stay here. This was a place I didn't want to leave.

lake view
This was one hot jungle trek to make it to this overlook point but worth it. I don't think I have ever sweat so much in my life though.

Comments

[Timmy T.]

I love saying "phuket"
we miss you too man. laurie and i have a bunch of your stuff, and we haven't drank you lemony italian beverage....yet. have a great pic of you in germany. embrace your days, g-man. t