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THAILAND | PHUKET PART 02

Trying to paddle a canoe, all by yourself, when you're miles away from the shore and in the midst of beautiful blue water. Your eyes can see nothing when you look around, except for the slightly nervous and slightly elated faces of others trying to accomplish the same. Friendly diving competitions ensue on board the cruise and you know that this trip was totally worth-it!



Phuket, much like the rest of Thailand, is a place of culture, of temples and of paying respect to traditions. We visited the biggest buddhist temple in the vicinity, The Wat Chalong, decked in glorious reds and oranges. A strange silence seemed to surround the entire area, welcoming in many ways. And even though i couldn't understand most of what i saw or read there, there is a comfortable joy in just standing in one corner and observing the daily prayers of the people there. 





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Accompanied by heaps of coconut water, jingling souvenirs and the friendly tuk-tuk driver, we made way to the Big Buddha in Phuket. The best sounds i've heard and the best ice cream i have had, sum up this place for me surely! Hundreds and thousands of bells hung from branches, swaying with the most soothing of melody. And freshly made coconut ice cream topped with roasted peanuts…This was heaven for sure.





The best cruise we took during our entire stay had to be the cruise to Phang Na Bay, or as most commonly known - The James Bond Island. Our cruise company called 'Anda cruise' was brilliant in more ways than one. We danced with them, ate delicious food on board with them, joked around and just had a wonderful time while away from the shore. 





Canoeing through bat caves, remembering to keep your head low all the time, while trying to mask the awe that washed over me when we reached the beautiful lagoons…Was amazing. This is something that needs to be experienced to be understood. Every time i turned my head to take in the scene, i wished i could somehow set up a shelter and stay the night. 





James Bond island was the last stop in the cruise. Bustling with tourists and souvenir selling women who drag you by the hand and make you try on bracelets, this was a fun little stop gap before heading home. We climbed over rocks and stones to reach the hill that offered the best view of the island you were on as well as the chunk of the actual island in the middle. 



I think i was pretty heartbroken to be leaving Phuket so soon, having accustomed myself to the touristy life there. Searching for breakfast in 7-11's, trying out all assorted crisps and cookies we saw, ending days with instant noodles and local drinks, and walking around aimlessly on Bangla road. Not to mention, sleeping on the beach and building sandcastles that looked funny. 

The only happy prospect out of this all? We're heading to Bangkok soon!





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  1. Paresh Kale19 November 2013 at 11:05

    Mana, abs great takes. Nice locations and scapes TFS :-)

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  2. Unknown20 November 2013 at 00:23

    Nice pics Mana and nicely penned....... Loved it :)

    Thanks,
    Achin

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    1. Mana20 November 2013 at 12:16

      Thank you Achin :) I see you are an explorer too :D Nice to come across your blog!

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  3. Unknown18 February 2014 at 21:29

    Loving all your pictures Mana

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