So far so great. Cape Panwa, the area where we are staying is, as promised, secluded and undeveloped. We are staying at the Waterside complex (Unit B1 see info here – we love it!), which is right on the beach, has a lovely pool and nearby beach bars/restaurants. We’ve rented a car, because it is far away from everything…groceries, attractions. We are thrilled that we did.
We’ve visited the Phuket Acquarium (Grade: A) and the Phuket Zoo (Grade: B- : Fine elephant show, boring moneky show, felt bad for animals overall, crazy paid photo ops like kids sitting next to big tigers).
The biggest hit of all has been a 1/2 day trip to Coral Island (Grade: A++), which boasts pristine waters, easy access/gorgeous snorkelling, and nice beach amenities (massage, chairs, food). The long tail boat coast B1500 for the excursion. My parents, not adventurous people by nature, LOVED it. The first thing my dad said upon returning is ‘we have to go back.’
Early morning explorations of ‘downtown’ Phuket led us to this one restaurant that has a colonial Asia feel — like places I’ve seen in Hanoi or Bangkok. Full breakfast (eggs, toast, coffee, bacon) and coffee/Thai soup (Joke) B160. Che-e-e-ap. And a nice atmosphere. The town is dead at that hour…even the Thais are sleeping off the previous night’s festivities it seems.
Molodtsi Rebyata!! We are proud of you!!