Phuket to Phi Phi

Thai names take some getting used to.

Because of political problems, we flew direct from Bangkok to Phuket.

This is a common fruit that’s hard and whitish and with a seed.

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We took a break from Phuket, which is Thailan'd’s most touristy island, to go to its least touristy: Koh Yao Yai. We were the only white people there on the Muslim island, which is the way we like it.

We had a bungalow and a beach all to ourselves

 

Fish spas are fun, but unbelievably ticklish!

 

  At Big Buddha

Regretfully, we haven’t met that many Buddhists-or that many Thais for that matter. We did get to see some ceremonies at the temple.

 

Buddha’s tooth

Mushrooms in three stages

These Thai incense stations which I believe are to pay reverence to Buddha are everywhere
 

Typical gas station for the moped (just bottles)

 

My horse was real feisty and stubborn. She kept shaking, stopping abruptly, nudging the guy leading her, and avoiding stepping in water. She made me nervous.

We are now on Phi Phi Island after doing some gorgeous snorkeling, preparing to take a bus to Bangkok where we’ll hang out til we get our visa to …

China!