There’s nothing worse than going on holiday and have something go wrong with your health. Pretty much every single one of us are in pain right now. Stomach bugs, severe sunburn and debilitating back pain – it’s been fairly pitiful. But I am determined to soldier on and still have a great time (this might make my back worse though, I can’t be sure)!
Oh and S burnt her croissant in the toaster so badly, it turned into a giant flaming ball of chocolate croissant. Onward!
Today we were off to Phi Phi Island. It’s a shame we went on the cave kayaking first because this tour paled in comparison. I’ve done a Phi Phi Island tour before but it was on a speedboat rather than a charted mini cruise. I can’t stress this enough – if you can put up with the possibility you might get seasick, take the jet boat tour instead. I’m pretty tolerant with motion sickness, but due to the fact you’re on open ocean water on a jet boat, you will literally fly off your seat. Over and over and over again. The cruise is safer and more comfortable but you won’t get the same experience.
We had to drop off a bunch of passengers to Phi Phi Island while we made our way to Phi Phi lei. This is where Maya bay is, a place I really wanted to take my friends because that’s the experience I had previously and loved it. We weren’t stopping at Maya bay though and I think it might because the boat was too big for the shallow waters. It was a real disappointment. We sailed around Phi Phi lei a bit more finally stopping at Monkey Bay to snorkel and swim. Again, because the boat was so big, we couldn’t get too close to the shore so we had to swim. And with two inexperienced swimmers with us, it wasn’t so much getting to shore that was the problem, but getting back. We fed the fishies bread but I didn’t snorkel much knowing how much pain my back was in, I couldn’t concentrate on breathing properly less I get multiple sharp, crippling pains running up the side of my body. What a happy post this is.
The monkeys are naughty. I would advise not feeding them or getting too close. These monkeys have come to depend on humans feeding them that they no longer know how to fend for themselves. Yes, it’s amusing to see monkeys take the food you give and yes, it’s amusing to see a monkey drinking a bottle of Pepsi but it is so saddening to watch especially all these adults who should know better not setting an example for their kids about the importance of respecting our planet and everything on it.
The swim back to the boat killed me. With my ailing back and my less-than-impressive fitness, I wasn’t feeling well. Self pity kicking in right about now. It was time for lunch back on Phi Phi Island. It was just nice to sit down and try to breathe properly. We ate and waded in the water which I admit was beautiful. Extremely picturesque but it is a shame to see how touristy Phi Phi has gotten. We strolled through the market stalls and purchased a couple of goodies before getting on our boat back to Phuket. It was a gorgeous ride back. The weather was perfect and the sun not too harsh. A bit of eye candy doesn’t hurt either!
It wasn’t a very eventful day and I think we’d all agree that yesterday has been the best day so far but we’re all extremely tired and not really a picture of health. Another beachside dinner at dusk at Baan Raa Tree restaurant with fresh seafood and tasty drinks. I keep wanting grilled beef spicy salad and get distracted. I’m determined to get me some AND some green curry. It’s taken me this long to order green curry.
Tomorrow we’re off to Patong Beach for some zorbing and general sightseeing. Possibly hitting up a bar or club to have a decent night out. Provided I can move tomorrow, S and Maggatron can get themselves out of the fetal position and Mushy Bee doesn’t scratch herself raw. Awww yea! Sexy!
My final words of advice – put up with possible seasickness and get on a jet boat to tour Phi Phi Island. You will get a far more engaging and informative guide, you’ll get to see and do more and you won’t feel like you’ve spent most of the day on a boat.
And stupid song du jour (colour du jour was orange):
THE HOUSE OF EM 