Thailand- Phuket

One cramped ferry ride, a coach, two tuk-tuks and a hideous bus ride later and here I am in Phuket at Fabian's house! What should have been a 10.30pm arrival in Phuket became a massive waiting game in Surat Thani, and Fabian and his girlfriend Kay were so lovely to pick me up when we finally arrived at about midnight. It's so nice and quiet here, I can hear birds chirping in the distance and the wind is blowing a sweet breeze in through the window. It's far from the craziness of Koh Phangan and a wonderful way to wind down after our almost month of travel. It's weird not being with the others but great to have a chance to catch up with Fabian- a cousin from Germany that I have barely known other than by word or Facebook for the past 21 years! Unfortunately the two of them are both quite sick, but for the next few days I plan to just wander the streets of Phuket Town and check out Patong beach, the latter mainly out of curiosity rather than to join the thronged streets, bars and beaches of tourists. Absolutely loving the homely feel and break from our power-travelling.. take a breather then home in only three days.