PHUKET
DAY6:

Brilliant day today, even though the weather was mostly cloudy and rainy, its been a good day.....

Set out on the moped again this morning in search of ''The Big Buddha", which is on one of the highest points on the island. Mrs F had to abide by the rules in order to get in and get a good picture, therefore covering her shoulders with a loaned scarf at the entry point. Surprised to find that scarf loan and entry was free. After a few pics and a 360 walk around The Big Buddha, it started to really rain on our return to the moped.
We toughed it out and Mr F drove extra carefully to get us back down safely.

                 
                                                           Mrs F with her loaned scarf

  Found this sign quite amusing!

  
                               Saw this monkey on the steps leading up/down to The Buddha.

Mrs F getting ready to brave the rain

Even in Thailand we can't escape...They just get everywhere don't they!!

We stopped at an Elephant safari ride and paid 24pounds to ride on an elephant for 20mins, but we actually got 35mins :-) They were all looked after quite well and looked healthy so we didn't mind paying to have the privilege of riding one. The keeper sat on the elephants head while we were on a seat that was strapped on his back and took us on a very bumpy ride around the jungle....lots of insect repellent was worn!

The keeper jumped off, took our camera and took lots of pics and told Mrs F she could sit on the elephants head......HOW COOL!!!

Here comes our elephant and ride....

Our path through the jungle....

 

Mrs F doing her Tarzan bit :-)

Mr F with our elephant....and still with burn limbs!

     Feeding them bananas...

After the elephants, we took a cruise along the coast to the most southerly tip of Phuket, called ''Phromthep Cape'' Then we drove through ''Patong'', which is a very touristy part of the island with lots of clubs, pubs and bars (Not our scene at all!) To end our day, we went to Karon beach in time for a stunning sunset before heading off to Dukes bar for dinner.....Great day! :-)

                                         Love this picture of us :-)

Saw this sign on way to Dukes....were guessing it
means you can only park every other day!??

Mrs F with an elderflower cocktail....











 ..... and Mr F with a Chang beer and popcorn.

Crazy lady behind the bar....

Mr F after being out driving the moped all day.....bless him! :-)