Phuket (30 Oct 10 - 3 Nov 10)

Second day since I came back from Phuket. Went there from the 31st Nov till 3rd Oct, we were scheduled to return on the 2nd but due to the wet weather we extended another day in hope to cover more.

It's the 1st time I brought all 3 children on tour with me, lucky with the help of my parents and a rented car it is all made possible. BUT trust me... it is a really tried tour and all of us came home sick.

Day 1.

Alighted from the plane, rented a car and off to Novotel Phuket Resort which is located at Patong Beach (far end). Almost mid hill, so I would say it's kinda of windy and cold, plus a nice view over looking the sea. Unfortunately, we were not given a sea view room as we requested for a bigger room which over see a garden? After all have been unpacked, we headed for Jungceylong Shopping Centre (very big) to get the girls pampers and drinking water (Carrefour). We even had dinner at their food court. Which was almost like our food court prices here (expensive).

Day 2.
Woke up... *Sigh* It is raining... ... Had breakfast at the hotel cafe, International Breakfast, not so international. What to do! We just didn't dare to try those roadside restaurants, as my cousins whom just came back said they fell ill after eating in a so-so restaurant. Today, I plan to go see Big Buddha @ Chalong. It is the island's most important and revered landmark. The Buddha is 25m across at the base. The whole body is layered with beautiful white marble. Though it is not yet 100% complete it is still worth a visit. However, before we reached Big Buddha, we were on the way to Daddy's Bungy Jump!!! Whoppy!!! Daddy was so excited and believed it or not he actually jumped twice.

Day 3.

It is the 3rd raining day. Planned to go Dino Park Mini Golf @ Kata Beach, where we had lunch at the Kata Group Hotel. A very nice hotel just by the beach, worth staying I believe but they are charging about 8,000bht per night. While Novotel is charging about 4,000bht only. The Dino Park is a 18 hole mini golf for both children and adults. Maybe it's raining and that's why we had the whole place to ourselves. After which on the way back to the hotel, we made a detour to the Seashell Museum... erm not worth the visit. Then Daddy went to tailor make 4 shirts and 2 pants for 4,000bht. To be frank, we didn't know if it was cheap or expensive. Nevertheless, we still went ahead to order the clothes. Later, in the evening we had our little walk at the Patong night market. Nothing much I would say, all the shops are selling similar items. Tips: Phuket Town things are cheaper!!!

Day 4.

Raining still... What's new? Went to the Butterfly Park without my parents and Jovie as they were all not feeling well. We waited and waited for the Butterfly to "land" on us but none came... After which, we went shopping at Lotus and had KFC. Their KFC have got rice meals and they actually provide plastic plate and metal utensils for use. Added work for the staff there to wash but I think is it more environmental friendly? Went back to the hotel for a swim in a rain that past as quickly as it came. Later that night we went to watch FantaSea (an elephant show about a story of a young Prince saving Thailand) a good show with a so-so buffet dinner. But not suitable for young children under 3 or 4 as the sound effects are rather loud. There are alot to shop at a more expensive price to pay and an elephant ride + photo at 590bht. The day ends at 10.30pm...

Day5.

We are due to return today, no more extension as $$ is running out and everyone is tired and falling ill. Guess what? It is a SUNNY DAY! Mr. Sun is finally here but we are going home. Checked-in, board the plane and 1hr 30mins later we are back in Singapore.