Day 65 – 66

Sunday

Today has been an extremely lazy, Do nothing day. 

I had a good swim, 7 lengths, as the pool got very busy with children.

I spent a while chatting to a lovely lady called Fiona, she’s Australian and in her late 70s very chatty and friendly, she’s staying here with her husband. She mentioned about having a drink later that day, as they are leaving tomorrow, I said that would be nice. 

I mooched about a bit had lunch in my room, Ryvitas! My favourite they were selling them in the posh supermarket 😂 and then by the evening figured I’d go to the restaurant for dinner, I thought about Fiona and the drink but guessed it was a loose arrangement, if I see you kind of thing. 

Dinner was OK, I had Pad Krapow, which is minced chicken stir-fried with holy basil and a fried egg in top! It’s really good,  but this one was so bloody spicy 🥵 🌶 🌶 I spent about 10 minutes picking the chillies out and there were loads.
A little disappointed tbh, the food in the restaurant hasn’t been the best, it’s ok but for what you pay it’s not worth it, the little stall outside does better for 1/2 the price! I did have a dessert, which was yummy. 

Then it was off to bed. 

A slow but relaxed day. 

Monday

It’s my last day here today so I’m going to go for a walk after my swim.

I head to the pool and spot Fiona and go over to say Hi, she says there must have been a bit of miscommunication, as they were expecting me to come to them for drinks last night!! 😬😬 she even tried to locate me by asking reception what room I was in, but they weren’t helpful apparently. I feel so bad, I explained that I hadn’t realised it was a set plan. She had done a lovely cheese board with olives, bread etc. I honestly feel terrible, and apologised profusely. I think she forgives me. What an idiot I am. 

We chat for a bit longer then she’s off to pack, I have a swim then also start packing before I go out for a walk. 

Once again it’s timed that I’m walking in the middle of the day! Seriously 😳.

I walk a different route but come into the little town and walk through it to Boat Avenue, then back to the hotel.

As I’m walking along the road a guy in a moped goes past and waves, I recognise him, it’s Alex the manager of the restaurant at my last hotel. Rebecca, Chris & I got chatting to him a few times, but then he disappeared and I didn’t see him during my stay. He stops and says do you remember me, I say of course it’s Alex and he looks so pleased that I remember him. We have a nice chat, apparently he had injured his back which is why he hadn’t been back. 

So lovely and kind of random to bump into people you know! 😍

On the way back to the hotel I stop at a little place called “Chit Chat Corner” I’ve seen it a few times, but never been sure if it’s open. 

I’m starving so I order the vegetable rice. I’ve been a little disappointed with the fried rice I’ve had in Bang Tao, a bit bland and boring. 

This rice is delicious! So so tasty, it’s restored my love of rice! Yippee 🙌 

I wander back to the hotel and finish my packing and do a little bit of laundry.

Then I’m going to head to the beach. 

It’ll be my last beach visit In Thailand, which is sad. I’m hoping for a good sunset.

Unfortunately, the weather isn’t playing ball re the sunset, annoying.

It’s still a lovely evening, the beach is looking the cleanest I’ve seen it, the tide is very low and it’s actually really beautiful.

I have my last beach Cocktail at “Aloma” I chat to the owner, her name is Ping Ping, I tell her how much I like her restaurant and also that Rebecca, Chris & I love her little walkie-talkie!! 

I get some wonderful news and pictures from Nikki, which makes me extremely happy. 

I enjoy my Cocktails, a Pina Colada and an Aloma Sunrise watching the Ocean.

Then it’s back on the shuttle to the hotel. 

I head back to “Chit Chat Corner” for another portion of Vegetable Rice then off to bed.

This Hotel Resort has been great, but if/when I come back to Thailand I don’t think I’d do a Resort again. It’s not really me, I like a bit more variety and something smaller and more intimate. That said, it’s been perfect in light of the bad weather and the pool has been phenomenal. 
Tomorrow I’m off to Phuket Old Town for a few days.