"Wet, Wet, Wet Phuket" Phuket by runwitme
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Run Paradise....That was the tag line for the 2nd Laguna Phuket International Marathon. But they didn't warn us about the torrential rain in Paradise.
Phuket has two main season: Rainy (May-October); Sunny (November - April). I think there was a conspiracy behind the Laguna Phuket Marathon date which was fixed in the rainy season. It must be done in order to increase tourists flow during the low period. Hahah! Anyway, the trip was enjoyable despite the daily downpour in wet, wet, wet Phuket.
runwitme's itinerary at a glimpse
15 June 2007 (Friday)
AM
Take off from LCCT.
Flight delayed 45 mins due to rain
PM
Reach Phuket
Picked up by Eng, my Thai friend.
Went to Naithon beach
Had dinner by the Beach Rotchasin Seafood @ Nai Yang Beach
It rained at night
16 June 2007 (Saturday)
AM
Woke up to rain tapping on the roof.
Stayed in bed till 11:00am
Braved through flood water on a bike to Laguna Beach Resort to pick up racekit.
Went Central Festival Shopping Mall
Had lunch at KFC
Went to local market
Dinner at Rotchasin Seafood @ Naiyang Beach
Took a cab to Laguna Beach Resort (300baht)
Party at Patong Beach till 3:00am
17 June 2007 (Sunday)
AM
Ran Laguna Phuket Half Marathon. It rained from start to finish!
PM
Check out Laguna Beach Resort
Check in Aloha Villa @ Patong Beach
Lunch @ Food Haven, JungCeylon
Afternoon nap back at hotel (so tired!)
Thai Body Massage 2 hours (aaaah....bliss)
Had dinner at Restaurant no. 6
Took walking tour around town - Bangla Road, Paradise (gay) Road (See beautiful katoey)
18 June 2007 (Monday)
AM
Heavy rain!
Stay in hotel and watch music videos on Channel "V" until the rain stopped.
Went to Jungceylon, bought some books (10% off Rainy Day Promotion)
Took a stroll at Patong Beach.
Scurried for shelter as it rained again.
Bought fried rice for lunch at Carrefour
Check out from Aloha Villa
Depart from Patong to Airport (1 hr, 200Baht by van)
PM
Bye Bye Phuket
- Pros:Sunny (Nov - April)
- Cons:Rain (May - October)
- In a nutshell:Life's A Beach
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G`day from Aust. I enjoyed your tips, cant wait to hit the shops, my mouths watering thinking about the different dishes i`ll be trying. Travelling to Thailand in July, 1st time, Bye