Day 27 Wed 19th May

Yawn...... bit tired this morning but managed to get outa bed, We decided to fire Johnny’s racing scooter up and head off to Kata. The scooter struggled but finally we managed to reach the top and down the other side to the view point. Beautiful views over Kata and Karon but after telling some bloke I didn’t want my picture taken with an Eagle we decided to head back to the beach. We got around 1500mts before we stopped off at the Monkey Bar to see the Minky (I know we said if you’ve seen one minky you’ve seen them all, this minky was a minky in himsel, legend). He used to run roon the bar and clean your ears and your nose and your hair. Nae minky today though. The bloody thing had bitten somebody and ended up behind bars. He was still there though but we had to trek up the hill to see him banged up in the nick. The owner said he got a bit grumpy in his al’ age so had to be put behind bars. Got up the hill and there he was taking the piss out of an Alsatian dog that was chasing him around the outside of the cage but the dog just couldn’t keep up with him. We’ll give the dog a bone for trying though. The minky just kept winding him up and he couldn’t get at him. Left here after that and went to Kata beach. The waves were absolutely brilliant, we could go in and enjoy them without getting rumbled about on the seabed. Had a really great day on the beach. When we packed up the lady at the beach bar remembered Angie, couldn’t believe it. Bit sad that it was our last day on that beach but we had to head back to Patong for the tattoo that won’t let us back in the sea again. Angie got in the seat at the tattoo studio and I went for a Tiger at Patrick’s to wait for her, it only took 4 hours but she soldiered on. The tattoo shop was like a fish bowl, right on the main street. Every tom dick, harry and Johnny foreigner were stopping and looking at her getting her tattoo while Angie was quite happy listening to her ipod. Anyways, She’s now got a fish on her back. Nae a Huddick or a troot though, it's a koi carp. Andy’s turn tomorrow and it’s gonna be a sair een.

Day 26 Tue 18th May

Got up at the crack of dawn for our trip to Phi Phi Islands. Went to Phuket Royal Boat Marina with the Kamikaze bus driver and headed off to see Phi Phi Islands on a big speed boat. A couple of Ruskies barged passed and took our seats on the front of the boat, Buggers but well well we decided to just sit down inside and enjoy the boat trip. We arrived at Maya Bay for a spot of the tourist thingie and decided to have a look around and take some pics. Beautiful place and it was where they filmed the movie The Beach. We wandered around for a while before we boarded the boat to the next pit stop. Monkey Island but the tide was in so we couldn’t get off the boat. Not to worry as once you have seen one minky you have seen them all. We carried on around the island a little further and decided to throw anchor for some snorkling. The water was nice and loads of fish but I was having problems trying to get them to stay in one place for the photo so decided to give up on them. Back on the boat again to head off for lunch, The minute we left it started to rain, he he the Ruskies were up front with no cover to protect them from the rain. How happy were we ? Had our lunch which was nice then back on the boat again to Bamboo Island. Was still chucking it down rain and the snorkelling wasn’t good so sheltered from the storm in a wee bamboo bar before getting back on the boat again. Our last stop was Khai Island and before we got there the rain had stopped and the sun was trying to shine through, thank goodness. Da had thankfully told us the day before to take a loaf of bread to feed the fish. We really liked this island. You only had to wade up to your knees and there were loads of fish. We chucked the bread in and they surrounded us like Japanese snipers. We were really enjoying it until Angie let out a scream and run as fast as she could back to the beach. She’d been bitten in the back by one of the fishes, well so she says. You would have thought by the sound of her and everyone’s expression on their faces that there was a shark in the water. We decided to head back to our chairs before there was any more confusion on the matter. Had a nice cold beer and a barbecued corn on the cob before we got called back to the boat for the journey home. Only took about 15 minutes. As we approached the entrance to the posh marina we noticed signs saying speed limit was 5 knots – our driver must have been going about 20 knots or so but he was flying. So that was the end of our Phi Phi Island tour. Headed back to the hotel to catch up on our blogs (sorry if we’ve missed any!) and get ready for dinner. Hope you like the pics, more tomorrow.

Day 25 Mon 17th May

Got on the racing bike and decided to head for Layan Beach further North up the Island. Everything was going well until we realised we were on the completely wrong road. So we headed back down and took the right road or so we thought. Apparently we had ‘the best map oh Phuket’ but could we find this beach? No. And to make matters worse the heavens opened and we’d nowhere to hide. All we could do was stop at the side of a country road and try and hide under a tree. Pointless really as we were both soaked by this time and the tree wasn’t very waterproof. We found a pink polythene rain saver thing under the bike seat, Andy didn’t fancy wearing it so I stuck it on, dunno why as I weas soaked to the skin by this time. Were both really pis*ed off so left the shelter of the tree and headed back to Surin beach. The sun came out and we dried out so hung about there for a couple of hours. Went back to Patong and went to Da and Johnny’s massage parlour at Tritrang Beach Resort. I had a lovely facial massage from Wanna and Andy had a full body oil massage. I decided against the oil massage after my experience with Meta a couple of years ago. Meta was just learning her massage techniques back then and used me as a guinea pig. I couldn’t walk the next day!! She’s completely competent now though so I might have one before we leave. Went to the Hard Rock cafe at night and cost us a bloody fortune. And the waiters were completely over the top. I think they went to the American school of Hard Rock and won’t leave you alone to enjoy your food. They asked us about ten times if we were enjoying our meal and changed our napkins every 2 seconds. The meal was good though and the live band they had were excellent. The band were Thai and the two female singers were Filipino, absolutely brilliant. Had to head home early for our 8am pick up tomorrow. PS – Angie hunted the room for a pair of lost flip flops and the lost camera suddenly turned up. Can’t believe it but at least we now have our pictures of Bobby. Still no sign of Angie’s slip flops though, must have left them in Bangla Road somewhere!!

Day 24 Sun 16th May

Easy day, nothing much to report here. typical sunday but will be going to Patrick' to watch the F1. Bike and beach so hope the rain stays off.

Day 23 Sat 15th May

Woke up to find the skies had opened up and the rain was really pouring down, Just like home I guess but a little warmer rain. We waited for it to stop then headed down to Kata for breakfast and some strong coffee before driving back to Johnny's to say our goodbye's before he headed off back to work. He had been sitting there all morning waiting for the news that they had closed Bangkok Airport but sadly that news never came. Sad to see him go as we've had a great time but I guess we can sober up a little now he's gone. :)
Spent the rest of the day changing flights and hotels until the end of the week, now leaving on the 22nd so hopefully all the crap in Bangkok will be over by then.

In bed by 11pm so Sunday should be a nice day, weather depending.

Ps. no pics as the camera battery was flat,We used it all filming Angie dancing the night away the previous evening.

Day 22 Patong - Friday 14th May

Another easy day at the pool with Johnny. Had planned to go to the Thai boxing stadium that evening but Johnny got a call from work to say he had to fly to the UK on Saturday so he couldn't risk having a big night before he left. Met a few folk and had a good night. Da decided she was a bit peckish later into the evening so popped down the road for a snack to keep her going. She came back with a bag of bloody maggots - yuk!! She enjoyed them though but we declined them point blank. As it turned out Johnny didn't make it home 'til 3am - best laid plans!!

Day 21 Patong – Thursday 13th May

Before I start I have to say sorry to Johnny, no sooner had I posted the blog yesterday my phone was ringing, His motorbike was 110cc racing scooter with a blue Chelsea exhaust and not a 50cc as I had said. I managed to make it up to him be letting him borrow my sun hat so he didn’t burn his napper while sitting at the pool so he started to cheer up after that. Johnny said Da would give me a hair cut but I had to think about it, not sure how much I would have left if I went for a #2 on my napper, I would probably get burnt the same as johnny’s so still contemplating. Left the pool and decided to show face at Bangla again. Peter and Gaye were there so had a couple of beers with them, they leave Friday. Talking about dinner we all decided that a BBQ would be the food for tonight, no sea food I thought so this was defiantly a good idea and no way were they changing there minds. We took off on the racing 110cc scooters and headed for the BBQ bar. The food was brilliant and enjoyed by all. We left there dumped the bikes and headed off into Bangla again for a few beers to finish the night off. We met up with one of Johnny’s mates Neil for a couple of beers but decided to head home after Angie went off on one drinking Thai whisky………