Day 3 - Thu 14 Nov: Phuket
Fine and sunny 25 to 32 deg, pretty much the same everyday this time of the year. Walk: 22+ km Although I know I can sleep in if I wish I was still up at sparrows this morning. Had another lovely breakfast on the deck and then went for a little walk, it ended up about 20 km worth. A little lumpy in places so I was glad when I finally arrived at my destination, Patong Beach. Caught up with my old roommate from previous tours and opponent from cycle-racing days, Kev from Canberra. He showed me around the big Smoke of Patong with its huge shopping malls and tourist traps everywhere. Glad I chose sleepy Surin Beach. Had a Starbucks coffee ($8.50 each!) and I then caught the Smartbus home ($7.50 for 40-minute ride) compared to nearly $40 by taxi. Had a nice seafood lunch/dinner at a restaurant on the beach. Walked that off and then relaxed in my room. Pedestrians are a rare sight here and don't get much room to walk Local fishing boats Condos everywhere Cheeky fellow on a scooter A ...