Had an amazing time in Phi Phi, though it wasn't as chilled out as I was expecting. Much more partying than chilling at night from what I could hear on my first night there, when I remained in my guesthouse and skyped my family! On my second day in Phi Phi, I went on a boat tour of the Island, stopping off snorkeling and kayaking to little beaches and caves. It was really an experience. Unfortunately, my pictures are scarce, because rainy season did not halt just for me. It rained every hour or so on the trip, so everything was constantly wet. There were meant to be 14 people on the boat with me. However, because most people would have rather been inside avoiding the rain (pussies), there was me and three others. Then of course, the crew, consisting of Bob, the owner and captain, Mr Bank, his right hand Thai man, and Nick, who was a 21 year old Belgian adrenaline junkie and was there to help Bob and Bank- crazy bastard. Got on with everyone right away.
The water was rough, but the sights were stunning!
The cruise was also very useful, since I made some friends I could go drinking with that night. Nick and Bob took us to a trippy little stoner bar called 'Banana bar', where I had a few beverages and a sneaky spliff.. after being assured it was safe to do so. Still unconvinced, but having craved a joint since speaking to my mummy online, I went for it.As usual, making sure everyone else smoked a little more than me, as I'm rather dysfunctional on the marijuana. (Friends from home scream "NO SHIT!")
This part may shock some, so I'll say now that I'm fine and that the story ends well.
I was walking back from Banana Bar, only 5 minutes from my bungalow and a man grabbed my arm. On first look I noticed he wasn't Thai, he looked Indian..possibly? The tightness by which he had my arm hinted to me that I wasn't going to like whatever he was planning. Adrenaline pumped straight to my head as he pulled me about 5 metres into a dingy little side road (luckily still close to the public street). I thought no longer - I managed to knee him in the small of his back, so hard he lost balance and fell on his knees. He got straight back up - I panicked and kicked him where I knew it hurt. Right in the nuts. Sorry guys, I did it. Had it not been so long since I did karate, maybe I could have done something more elaborate. All I knew is I needed him on the ground. It worked. I ran out of the side road and in to a nearby shop. I started gesturing just in case the owners English wasn't great. Turns out, his English was phenomenal and he called the Police right away while another man working in the shop, ran to where the guy was slumped. I don't really know what happened, I was made to stay in the shop with the lovely owner and his wife. They gave me water to calm me down and some food too. A Thai police officer came in, and from what I understand, the Indian (or whatever he was..) bloke was taken away. I was walked the rest of the way to my Bungalow by the two men from the shop. I honestly am lucky I was so quick, I've really never moved so fast whilst stoned.. ever. It could have ended horribly. While it was terrifying, it also reminded me of why I love Thai people. The kindness and good-will of the shop owners really showed that night. If they see you are in trouble or just need a hand, they will be there, at least from what I have experienced. Maybe I'm biased, because I feel like they saved my life!
It's a shame that happened on my last night.. besides that, I had a sweet time!
Saying that, I felt better stepping off the boat in to Koh Lanta, where it really is "chilled out". I've met some cool people around my resort and I'm just having a proper lazy time for a couple of days! Every day since leaving Phuket, I seem to burn in a different place! Today people, it was my stomach, that hasn't seen sun in about...hmm.. four years? So, I shouldn't have even bothered with my factor thirty in this sun. But I did. Que burnt belly shot :(
Lobsters rock, it's all good. Even if I am sat in the weirdest position typing this..
Think I'm going to spend another night or two here, just chilling, trying to avoid more mosquito bites (seriously.. ENOUGH!) then head over to Koh Tao. My cousin said I'd be a nut job if I didn't visit Tao. I'm expecting good things Jade ;D
10 days til I'm 21. Turning 21 in Thailand - hollaaaaaa!!
Anyway, enough rant for now, I'll check in with you soon. I shall leave you with some scenic shots of the beach and resort I'm staying at :)
1 comment:
Looks like a lovely place.
I almost forgot about the blog! :-)
I hope the tat does not fade in the sun :-) lol
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