Traffic lights in Thailand

I am amazed at the driving here.

Six people were killed in Phuket alone this week driving scooters.

No minimum age (so it seems) and with up to five people, in fact whole families on one bike.

If I have my camera at hand next time I see it I will take a quick snap.

On the other hand the traffic lights are great with a countdown timer to indicate when the lights are going to change

Lazy day sunbathing and snorkeling on a deserted private beach in Panwar

Early morning in Phuket, Panwa Cape

Early morning is the best. The solitude and stillness bring out the beauty of this small bay in the Panwa area of Phuket.

As the sun rises, the birds begin to sing and the workers arrive for the first shift of the day in the nearby hotels.

Fishermen start their boats and the dawn unfolds over the tranquil water which hardly has a ripple.

The Thais are a gentle race, even when they ride their motorbikes, they try to keep the noise down so as not to disturb anyone.

I love it here

Our memories are spoilt

30 years ago, Roy and I spent six months on a deserted beach in Phuket.

It was unknown then and we stayed in bamboo huts on the beach and ate lobster for pennies.

We made friends with the owners of Sunset Bungalows and pledged that one day would would return to see them.

We left it too late.

The bungalows are gone asd so have the owners. Even if we did see them, it is doubtful that we would recognize each other.

Thai Massage using live fish

Roy and I came across this unique way of using fish to eat the loose flesh on your feet.

Its either great fun or madness, you decide.

Phuket, Feb 2010.

15 minutes of uncontrollable tickling

Bangkok day one in the evening

Wandering around Bangkok is much safer than I remember thirty years ago. Last time I pledged to myself that if I visited again, I would not spend any more time here than necessary.

Phuket here I come