2018 - Thailand - Oct 19 - 1 - Phuket

On to Phuket - we ferried back to Koh Samui and then flew to the west coast of Thailand to its largest island.  Phuket , after being on the other islands was very hustle bustle.  On our ride from the airport we came up behind this truck.

Elephants are not meant to ride in trucks through the middle of town.  I only hope they were taking him to a sanctuary.  Made me cry.

We stayed at the Marriott on Merlin Beach only a short ride from Patong Beach.

This is off our patio (spoiled!).

Every day they made us more towel creatures.

The sign said "Please Keep Off the Grass" - even the lizards show respect.

When tide goes out - it really goes out.

Patong Beach - again with the food

and the wiring -

and tuk-tuks that turn into discos at night -

but a bar where you can surf?  Seriously?

Then there was the nightlife -

and it's "jiggle" bars.

Or you could have your feet nibbled on by fish -

and if you need a little time to shop without your mate looking over your shoulder - there was always "Husband Day Care".

Even Ronald McDonald gives you the official Thai greeting.