June 12, Phuket: Paradise Also Starts With a P

We got into the area we’re staying in Phuket, Karon Beach, late on the evening of the 12th. Our, um, resort, is absolutely incredible. We’re in a small room right on the beach, separated only by a set of three swimming pools with swim-up bar and a tiki-bar style restaurant. Because it was so late, we just grabbed a late dinner and called it a night pretty early – but not before walking the beach a little bit and dipping our feet in the Indian Ocean. Not only was this the first time I’ve seen it, but I was really surprised at its warmth; easily the warmest ocean water I’ve felt. It wasn’t bathwater-y like Devil’s Lake after a heat wave, but just very warm. It must have to do with being a little less than 7 degrees north of the equator! It’s very humid, but beautiful as anything I’ve ever seen. We’ll get some pictures up tomorrow after a day in the sun. Anyway, here’s a picture or two from dinner last night:

More soon!

Mike