Even though we knew that Phuket had a slightly tainted reputation with backpackers, we really wanted to just sit and relax on a white sand beach. We figured that Phuket must have the sought after beaches since it is such a popular tourist destination. After some careful reading of the guidebook, we settled on Hat Karen because it seemed like a less touristy option.
We boarded a minivan and headed to Phuket town. Phuket is a large island, but without a car, the only was to get from beach to beach is by taxi. The cab drivers know this and jack up the prices astronomically and still fill up with about 10 people! As a result, we stayed on Hat Karen and only explored the nearby Hat Kata by foot.
The white sandy beach was very wide and lined from end to end with hundreds of empty lounge chairs and parasols. The blue waters were refreshing after hours of baking in the tropical sun. To capture the sights and sound of this almost paradise, we videotaped a segment of our stay. It kinds of sounds like a Corona Beer television commercial:
The afternoons were capped off by a dip in the hotel's swimming pool.
We dined on grilled fish (smothered with butter and garlic), traditional Thai noodles, and curry dishes. That's when we weren't eating Indian!
The streets were filled with pale overweight Europeans and the shops stocked with overpriced garbage. Needless to say, we spent most of our quality time lying on the beach, strolling on foot, and dipping in the waters.
The following photo is self-explanatory:
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