It has been a busy around here lately with the result that I have not managed to send in updates. Well today is the day to at least get caught up a bit. Sorry no photos we'll try to get those up again shortly.
Our official check in to Thailand went smoothly. They have a one stop spot at the base of the pier in Ao Chalong. Port Captain, Immigration and Customs in one building made things quite easy and no fees. Here we also ran into old cruising friends from "Scot Free II" that we had not seen since crossing the Pacific in 2006. It was a short visit as they were preparing to depart for Sri Lanka.
Our friend Phil and his wife Nuch then took us on a bit of a driving tour to see the sights of the Ao Chalong area and then across the island to Patong where they live. This also gave us the opportunity to view the anchorage that we would soon be heading to. Patong is tourist central, the busiest beach area on Phuket island. The anchorage looked good being on the west side of Phuket it is wind protected during this the northeast monsoon season. There is a dock to secure your dinghy and a town that begs to be explored.
Saturday found us off again on a long journey of 5 miles. This brought us to the very southern end of Phuket island Nai Harn, a lovely three lobed bay with clear water. We joined 25 or so other boats at anchor in an area that could hold more than twice that. Once again we saw old friends. Mike and Kathleen from "Content" have been in this area for the last two years and were preparing to head off across the Indian ocean toward S. Africa. The bays beaches are backed with restaurants and hotels and crowed with visitors. We did not venture ashore on this stop but will on our return.
Now after a day and a half interruption. More old cruising friends, Giles and Maurine from "Phryne" contacted us and they're anchored about 100 yds. away. So off for a visit.
I'll just go ahead and post this and hope to do another update this afternoon.
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