The island of Phuket

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Driving around the island and checking out the nightlife– Travel log no. 89

After my trip to Maya Beach I directly boarded the next boat. Together with Philipp I sailed to the island of Phuket. On board we met up with two of Philipp’s friends from Russia. He had just met these girls the night before. When we arrived on Phuket the girls mothers was able to give us a ride to Patong.

When we arrived it was already late so we got ready to check out the nightlife. Together with Maria a girl from Germany I had met in my hostel we made it to the famous Patong Beach.

Patong Beach, Thailand
The entrance into the streets of madness.

Walking through the streets was truly crazy. Every second person tried to sell something. Thai girls who would hold on to you trying to drag you into their shops for “Thai-Massage”. People who would hit the floor (or pedestrians) with latex tubes to advertise their “Ping-Pong shows”.  Lastly a surprisingly high amount of visitors seemed to be old man holding hands with young Thai girls and often not only one. With some open-minded attitude it was fun to experience this culture once.

Riding around the island with the scooter the next day was definitely more fun though.

Elephant, Phuket
A caged elephant with it’s calf. Unfortunately I didn’t see any in wild life, but not sure if they are native to the island anyway.
White Buddha, Phuket
At first we checked out the big Buddha overlooking the island.
White Buddha, Phuket
It is not just a statue, there is actually a temple inside.
White Buddha, Thailand
Philipp posing right in front of the White Buddha.
Chaithararam Temple, Phuket
My highlight of the island was probably visiting the Chaithararam Temple.

After exploring the island I am kind of surprised that so many people travel to Phuket. Even though there are so many more beautiful beaches and sites in Thailand.

Nevertheless after this short stop I was even more exited to sail over to Koh Tao to take my first scuba dive class.