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Our Last Night in Phuket

Our Last Night in Phuket

We spent our last night in Phuket watching the sun set on Nai Harn beach. It felt right to spend our last evening there since that was the first beach and first sun set that we saw in Phuket over a week ago. While we watched the sun set the children played in the...

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The Big Buddha

The Big Buddha

I am in official countdown mode now. With only one day until our departure from Phuket and four days until we leave Thailand our time here is rapidly coming to an end. We are enjoying our last couple days in Phuket by checking out a couple popular sites, lounging on...

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Ya Nui Beach Phuket

Ya Nui Beach Phuket

With only a few days left in Phuket we set out to discover another beach. This time we went a little further south to Ya Nui beach. On our way there we stopped at the popular Phromthep Cape viewpoint which overlooks Nai Harn beach to the right and Ko Kaeo Kai to the...

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Kata Noi Beach Phuket

Kata Noi Beach Phuket

In the last week we have been exploring Nai Harn beach and Ao Sane beach. Ready to try something new we drove a little further north to Kata Noi beach. Kata Noi beach is relatively quiet with soft sand and clear turquoise water. The water gets deep quickly and there...

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Nam Jai Alley Market Phuket

Nam Jai Alley Market Phuket

As we have been travelling through Thailand we have been exploring its various markets. Our first night market experience was in Bangkok. It was a bit of a culture shock but I found that I felt excited and energized as I wove through the stalls. In Chiang Mai we went...

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Beach Days in Phuket

Beach Days in Phuket

We have officially passed the half way mark of our trip. I will admit that despite the various challenges that come with travelling with young children I am trying to ignore the fact that we will be returning home soon. I understand now what motivates people to leave...

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Nai Harn Beach Lagoon Channel

Nai Harn Beach Lagoon Channel

Nai Harn beach was beautiful today. It was slightly overcast which gave us a little bit of protection from the hot sun. The water flowing from the lagoon was a clear hue of tropical green and was so inviting. We spent the better part of our afternoon flowing down and...

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Ao Sane Beach Phuket

Ao Sane Beach Phuket

This morning, after a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage, I got incredibly antsy. I needed to go out and do something, anything, to soothe my restlessness. Often I get these incredible urges to do something and I wonder where they come from. The desire...

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Sunset at Nai Harn Beach

Sunset at Nai Harn Beach

The place we are staying is quite lovely but it still takes time to get settled in a new home with three families. Last night everyone claimed their sleeping spots. We are quite fortunate that the house we are staying in has three bedrooms, each with their own...

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Arriving in Phuket

Arriving in Phuket

Another full day of driving and we have safely arrived in Phuket. I really don't have too much to share about the drive. Our voyage was smooth and efficient. I think we have figured out an effective system for caravan travelling. The magic formula comprises of...

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