Paradise by day... hell by night!- Ko Phi Phi
Ok, so it really wasn't hell by night but for the first three nights I must say it was pretty darn close. After our flight from Bangkok it just took one bus ride to Phuket and a really beautiful ferry ride to Ko Phi Phi to get to our final location. Once we arrived we had no clue where to go but we were lucky enough to run into a scuba instructor who was able to give us a few tips.
We made our way to the affordable backpacker area and were lucky to find a room for what may have been the lowest price in town. I think most of you would have cringed at the sight of this room. I haven't really explained the type of accommodations Liz and I have been staying in because I have gotten quite used to them and they're just part of the gig but this one was definitely something to write home about. At first glance it seemed clean enough. It wasn't the cold water shower, cockroach we shared the room with, or toilet that only flushed by throwing a bucket of water down it that made Liz and I finally check out of this lovely abode. But it may have been the hottest room in Ko Phi Phi as the only window opened up to a muggy hallway. After two nights almost gasping for the air and sleeping no more than a wink at our luxurious stay, we decided to move on so we could really enjoy this island we called paradise.
No worries friends, Liz and I have skills, we were able to move to a new place for the same great price.We did have one evening which included an attack from over 100 little bugs, but a little bit of bug spray solved that problem and it was just plain paradise from then on. Ko Phi Phi just may be most beautiful beach I have ever seen. We spent our days relaxing on the beach, enjoying the clear blue water, and swinging by our favorite fruit shake stand every afternoon. I think we may have stayed for a month or two if we didn't already have flights booked else where. After our amazing time in Koh Phi Phi we spent a day in Phuket and another day in Bangkok for the Thai New Year, Songkran. The Thai New Year is a three day celebration where the locals celebrate buy painting every one's faces white as you walk by and throwing water at everything in sight. We basically spent three days soaked with water due to the fun celebration. We were able to really enjoy the New Year spending half of it with the locals in Phuket and the end of it with our friends in Bangkok. We got to have one final night with Ed, Leo, and Kirsty before saying goodbye to South East Asia. Thailand is an amazing place. I truly loved it and I must say it was one of my favorites. It definitely holds a little place in my heart and I hope to make it back someday.
Ok, so it really wasn't hell by night but for the first three nights I must say it was pretty darn close. After our flight from Bangkok it just took one bus ride to Phuket and a really beautiful ferry ride to Ko Phi Phi to get to our final location. Once we arrived we had no clue where to go but we were lucky enough to run into a scuba instructor who was able to give us a few tips.
We made our way to the affordable backpacker area and were lucky to find a room for what may have been the lowest price in town. I think most of you would have cringed at the sight of this room. I haven't really explained the type of accommodations Liz and I have been staying in because I have gotten quite used to them and they're just part of the gig but this one was definitely something to write home about. At first glance it seemed clean enough. It wasn't the cold water shower, cockroach we shared the room with, or toilet that only flushed by throwing a bucket of water down it that made Liz and I finally check out of this lovely abode. But it may have been the hottest room in Ko Phi Phi as the only window opened up to a muggy hallway. After two nights almost gasping for the air and sleeping no more than a wink at our luxurious stay, we decided to move on so we could really enjoy this island we called paradise.
No worries friends, Liz and I have skills, we were able to move to a new place for the same great price.We did have one evening which included an attack from over 100 little bugs, but a little bit of bug spray solved that problem and it was just plain paradise from then on. Ko Phi Phi just may be most beautiful beach I have ever seen. We spent our days relaxing on the beach, enjoying the clear blue water, and swinging by our favorite fruit shake stand every afternoon. I think we may have stayed for a month or two if we didn't already have flights booked else where. After our amazing time in Koh Phi Phi we spent a day in Phuket and another day in Bangkok for the Thai New Year, Songkran. The Thai New Year is a three day celebration where the locals celebrate buy painting every one's faces white as you walk by and throwing water at everything in sight. We basically spent three days soaked with water due to the fun celebration. We were able to really enjoy the New Year spending half of it with the locals in Phuket and the end of it with our friends in Bangkok. We got to have one final night with Ed, Leo, and Kirsty before saying goodbye to South East Asia. Thailand is an amazing place. I truly loved it and I must say it was one of my favorites. It definitely holds a little place in my heart and I hope to make it back someday.
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| First night out in Ko Phi Phi! |
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| We had Buckets! Choice of Thai Whiskey or vodka |
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| Our day in Maya Bay- where they filmed the movie 'The Beach' |
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| Tour of Maya Bay |
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| Amazing! So pretty |
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| Fish! |
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| Liz snorkling |
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| cool rocks |
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| Sunset on our way back from Maya Bay |
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| Great day! |
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| Finished with a night out- behind us the delicious late night sandwich stop |
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| Cooling down after doing my best dance moves on the beach |
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| Beach Bars |
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| Another awesome sunset |
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| Amazing Ko Phi Phi- paradise! |
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| Picture from our room of Day 1 Thai New Year in Phuket- we couldn't take pictures from the street because our cameras were not safe! |
Beautiful! Hey Nicole... you hate bugs! It must have been hard to adjust. I am glad you are okay, and learning. What an experience! Dad and I love you!
ReplyDeleteMom! I do hate bugs, but since I live and sleep with them every day I am getting pretty used to them. There are some big ones here in India though! You would be shocked at some of the places we stay- they make a motel 6 look like a four seasons :)
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