J+L in Transit

Kata Beach

We stayed in two places in Phuket, since the whole island is really large. Our first stop was Kata Beach. The main beach in Kata was very crowded — luckily, we discovered the mellower Kata Noi beach. Our hotel, Baan Hallehallo, was about a 15 minute walk to Kata’s main beach and another 15 minutes from there to Kata Noi.

Kata Noi Beach

Us at Kata Noi Beach

Baan Hallehallo

Our Room at Baan Hallehallo, More Like an Apartment

James Tried the Fishy Foot Spa...

Fishes at Work

Breakfast at Our Favorite Spot in Kata Beach, Eightfold Restaurant

Kamala Beach

After a few days, we moved north to Kamala Beach, on the other side of Patong Beach. Our hotel here was more isolated, so we had to catch rides to the main beach and the closest restaurants. Our hotel was also near to the private beach at the 5-star Nakalay Bay Resort. Of course, we snuck in to see the crystal clear water!

Our Room in Kamala Beach

Pad Thai -- This Restaurant Had a Great View Over Patong Bay

Curry

More Curry

Dessert!

The Mountain Between Patong Beach and Kamala Beach

Hoping to Catch a Songthaew to Kamala Beach...

Elephant Crossing

This Couple Gave Us a Ride in the Back of Their Truck

Kamala Beach

Canal in Kamala Beach Town

Kamala Beach Town

We Snuck Past Hotel Security to Nakalay Beach

Us at Nakalay Beach

Panorama of the Empty Nakalay Beach

Crystal Clear Water in Nakalay Bay

A Crazy Ride

After Phuket, we needed to catch a short flight to Penang, Malaysia. We pre-arraigned a taxi to pick us up at our hotel in Kamala Beach. The driver ended up being nearly an hour late. He decided to drive crazy fast down the windy roads to make up some time, despite his nearly empty tank of gas. We were very nervous about missing our flight but soon this turned into fear for our lives. Luckily, we made it to the airport in one piece and barely on time to board the plane.

Psycho Driver

Are We Going to Die??