A Small Adventure

Get it? Because we're the Smalls…


This is Paradise

Today we left Phuket Island and headed north to Samet Nangshe, in the Phang Nga region, where we took the boat trip a few days ago. It was a 90-minute drive and therefore took a while to find a Bolt (similar to Uber) driver who would take us. After some help from our villa hosts who talked to a driver, we were all packed into the van and ready to leave the crowds and chaos of Patong. Road rules seem to be a bit of a guideline here, and it was an interesting experience being in the front seat for this journey. I am grateful for my antinausea pills!

Leaving Phuket Island via the Sarasin Bridge

I am absolutely blown away by the beauty of this place. Our boutique hotel is set in the hills surrounded by forest and overlooking the stunning Phang Nga Bay. It is so peaceful here.

Made a wee friend at reception
View from our accommodation overlooking Phang Nga Bay
Our view from lunch spot
My bed. Somehow, I think they got Tom and Luisas and my rooms mixed up. Though the card was addressed to me…
Complimentary lychee cocktail.  I added gin of course.
Panoramic view courtesy of Jonny
Dinner setting before the storm
Mum and Dad upgraded and have this amazing bath
Pool with a view
Probably the warmest pool we’ve had so far!

In the evening we were treated to a spectacular storm which we sat and watched for hours, with wine and cocktails of course.

Each photo taken 5-10 minutes apart over about 40 minutes shows how fast the storm came in.
This wee guy, hiding from the storm
I am usually scared in storms but these ones are just so fascinating to witness.

A slower pace for the next few days, I hope, just to enjoy the beautiful place we find ourselves in.