We're off...

Day one of our 6 week journey. So much moving about today - am quite tired. The plane ride from Melbourne to Phuket was long and I couldn't sleep so it made it even longer. No movies worth watching and the plane food was horrible as expected - but at least we arrived safely. Customs took a while to get through but no major hassles.

First impressions of Thailand is that it is really hot - over 30C and it was only 6am. From the airport we took a bemo to the marina (the wrong place) then to the pier, in all an hour and a half journey! From there we took a ferry ride to Phi Phi Island - althouhg it took 2 and a half hours, the views were stunning. A long tail boat from the ferry to our hotel dock led us to a tractor which took us to reception after we were hearded onto the back like cattle!(This had me a bit worried) However the hotel - The Phi Phi Natural Resort - is nice and we have our own private bungalow with a small view of the ocean from the balcony. Am sleeping on a trundle bed but it is only for 2 nights.

We spent the afternoon by the swimming pool which has a great view of the ocean and surrounding islands - the weather is still so hot! Dinner at the Hotel restuarant was good but not as cheap as i expected. A relatively early night - not much of a nightlife at our hotel, but the sleep was well needed.