Carly & Dave’s World Adventure Blog

We are doing some relaxing on the beautiful island of Phi Phi at the moment.  It’s full of rocky crags and lovely little beaches.  It’s not exactly the place to come to if you want to learn about Thai culture – there are very few Thai people here, just western tourists and their bars.  However, at the moment, it’s just what we need – a little relaxation after all the dashing about we’ve done lately!  It’s also a cooler, welcoming retreat from the heat of everywhere else in south east Asia.

I (Carly) am lying by the pool as I write this, while Dave is off on his PADI scuba diving course.  I love swimming in the sea, but big fish scare me (especially ones with teeth), so I gave the diving a miss.  Dave seems to be really enjoying it though and has seen loads of different things under the sea, including turtles and nemo fish!  He says nothing can compare to the barrier reef, but it’s still really cool.  Tonight he takes his final exam and then he can go diving anywhere he likes.  We plan to celebrate by visiting the local backpacker bar and drinking one of the bucket of alcohol drinks they advertise heavily – classy!

Yesterday, while Dave was at his lesson, I decided to go on an expedition of my own and climbed to the top of one of Phi Phi’s lookouts.  It was quite an isolated walk through some forest and at one stage I was thinking of giving up, feeling a little unsafe all on my lonesome!  Nevertheless, I didn’t give up on my challenge and made it.  I was greeted by gorgeous views of Phi Phi, despite the drizzle.

Island hopping begins tomorrow and we head to Koh Lanta.  Photos to follow, if this slow connection ever allows them to.