We woke up at 4am this morning. It was a little tough. We got a cab to the airport at 4:30am, then on a plane at 7am. At the airport we had to catch a bus from the terminal to the plane. They have some kind of aeroplane car park that the buses take you to. The plane was a little old and tattered (Air Asia). Kind of like a Virgin or Jet Star plane. No breakfast, however you could buy snacks and stuff once the flight was underway.
Only a one hour flight from Bangkok to Phuket. I tried to get a little sleep but Jono kept fidgeting. They werent comfy seats. We found a cheap cab and headed to our hotel. Ibis - Patong. We were about 20 mins into the 1 hour drive when the driver pulled into the side of the road and said 'I will be three mins, have to sign taxi paperwork'. WHAT?? We sat in the car for a few mins, then a lady from the tourism shop conveniently located next to the car came and opened my door. She had touristy stuff she wanted to offer us. I said no thank you. She wanted to know my hotel. I said no thank you. She wanted to know my name. I said - I have paid for this taxi to take me to my hotel and thats all I want. Hotel... NOW!! I think she could see how furious Jono and I were and walked away. The taxi driver returned to the car and was silent the entire trip. Jono refrained from ripping the taxi drivers head off and putting it up you know where!! ;-)
We have a lovely hotel. Great view of the mountain above Patong Beach, and on a nice quiet street. The beach is about three mins away. We have a range of cafe, bar and food options within a short distance. Starting to feel more and more like a holiday.
Once settled into the hotel we took a walk down to Bang La Road and had a beer at the Aussie Bar. We walked back along Patong beach and looked at some of the touristy things to do locally. We had a quick swim at the hotel with a few cocktails. Really starting to feel like a holiday. After our swim we went to the beach for dinner, we ate at a placed called Dubai. Can always trust halal meat!! Such soft chicken too. Straight to bed after dinner - soooo full and tired.
Patong is very different to Bangkok, not as many people attempting to sell you stuff or hound you with tuk tuks and taxi rides. Much more laid back here. Much cleaner here too; Bangkok had a stench that can make your eyes water, whereas Patong on really has that same stench on the main roads. Not sure if the smell is sewerage or just the rubbish. Either way not nice at all.
Adios.Naomi.
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