We had the final goodbye ceremony at the camp before exchanging present and saying goodbye!
I was so sad to leave because it really felt as though I had known these people or so much longer than a week. It has been an amazing experience and it’s one I know I will never forget.
As Mr. Na arrived to take us to the airport there was just time for final hugs, kisses and tears and then we were off! As we hadn’t eaten breakfast we were feeling hungry on the drive to the airport and Mr. Na was prepared. His wife had packed a whole flask of coffee and various pasties for us. One thing that I have been touched by on this part of the trip is that no matter how little these people have, they are always willing to share it. The flight to Phuket was OK but I started to freak as we came in to land. Dawn is used to my in-flight panic attacks but I swear we were coming in to land so fast. We bounced back up on the first try before landing safely – thanks for that!!
We were met at the airport by Dawn’s friend Ken, who couldn’t wait to show us around. The hotel he recommended to us turned out to be right on gay-street. I could sugar-coat that a little more but it just wouldn’t give the same impression. Just think of the one main street in Phuket where all the bars are lady-boy bars and where hot pants and glitter are fashion essentials. It was great.
After a quick nap we were met by Ken and his friend Don who took us to dinner in style. Well, we were racing through the streets on motorcycles with no helmets which is probably as good as it gets in Phuket and something I’ll never do again! When we got home not even the blaring pop-music from downstairs could keep me awake as I was asleep in no time!
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