Recovery

The last two days have been a much needed slower pace. Partially because we all started post wedding day a bit dusty, and also because we wanted to enjoy our beautiful surroundings in the resort before we leave.

We’ve spent a lot of time in the resort’s pool and enjoying their happy hours. I tried some street food, which was super tasty, and I did not get a sore tummy! We’ve also all had more massages at the little village.

Luisa trying out a scooter hired by one of Jonny’s friends.

A monitor lizard on our beach! It was huge.

The pool at night had all these lights in the bottom which looked like a starry night.

All the food just out in the hot air. But looks and smells so tasty.

An adorable kitty having a nap at a fruit stall. Pats were welcomed.

Note how the stall is attached to the bike. Very clever and I wonder how easy it is to steer/drive.

Grace’s family and friends have returned to HK, and she now joins us for the next leg of the adventure in Patong, where we’ve hired a house. Tom and I have had another fitting of the clothes we’re getting made. Tom’s is a suit and looks amazing and mine are some pants and two dresses. The pants are rad but the jury is out on the dresses. Will collect them completed in two days.

On the way to Patong, we explored Phuket Old Town. This town has a rich history in tin mining by a variety of cultures, including Siamese, Malays, Chinese and Sea Gypsies. I guess this is how it got such a unique variety of architecture. The main style is described as Sino-Portuguese, and many of these have been preserved and converted into shops, hotels, restaurants, and museums.

An adorable baby goat in one of the shops. It definitely drew me into their store.

There have been some wild thunderstorms the last two nights. Both rolling in at around midnight and so loud and exciting, it’s hard not to stay up and watch them. I’ve never seen the sky light up like that.