Day 62: Phuket, Thailand

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Phuket, Thailand 





Waves were making the normal tenders a little hard to use so Princess rented a few larger ferry boats to bring people aboard.  But it did delay everyone leaving so our planned morning excursion was mostly an afternoon excursion.










Arriving at the port


Welcome to Thailand.


Driving through Phuket to start the excursion









We have seen more 7-Elevens in the last few ports than I have seen in the US for a long time


Gas station within 2 feet of the road that only the motorcycles and mopeds can fit


But the big ones are just like at home (including with a Burger King)


Lots of yard statues. Can you find all the animals.



Wow, three on the bike


Double Wow, four on a bike


And ladies with their hat (and Minnie Mouse purse) riding in the back of the truck



Big Buddha











We got to feed the elephants a basket of fruit


Almost looks like she was smiling


Then we got to walk through the sanctuary with the elephants
















Then back through Phuket to the port




And back at the port and onto a tender.



Back onboard around 6 pm



After cleaning up, we were sporting some new clothes


Dinner celebrating International Women's Day


Moulin Rouge under the stars


At sea for the next couple days









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  1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2023 at 8:41 PM

    so glad you spent time with the elephants.very cool

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