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Pool at Royal Lighthouse Villas resort Phuket

25th November (Saturday)
Quiet day today. Had a walk around the Marina itself and admire the millions of pounds worth of yachts, speed boats and cruisers that fill the harbour. There are many businesses that surround the marina ranging from chandlery supplies , hi tech sat nav systems and electronic and electrical spares to a small cafe that sells delicious cakes. Apparently. So I was told. Never had one myself of course. Go to one of the pools at the resort which is a bit disappointing to say the least. The pool itself is ok but the pool furniture has definitely seen a better century. The leisure and fitness centre is being renovated so no spa, sauna, or Thai massage for me this week. There is a pool at the hotel for the Marina so will check that out later. Internet access is not very good and intermittent at best. Uploading photos nigh on impossible as it the signal drops out every time I try. Back to the pool but it is too hot to sunbathe. The temperature is around 36c + but the humidity is worse than Singapore I think. After you have tried laying in the sun for a while (about 5 mins by my watch) you become entirely wet with sweat and it becomes just too uncomfortable to carry on. I decide to take shelter in the apartment and read.
For dinner tonight the Boat Lagoon hotel have begun an open air bar and barbecue until March 2007 so I’m forced to try it! Its actually quite good though the ants wandering over the bread was a little off putting. They barbecue chicken, beef, fish, prawns and home made sausages, there was spag bol! And chilli beef, rice, baked potatoes and salads, and for dessert watermelon, papaya and pineapple. Pineapple is one of the main exports of Phuket and apparently one of the sweetest in the world. Not a day to set the world alight but fairly relaxing in comparison to previous days. Back again tomorrow

Labels: Boat Lagoon Hotel, Phuket Marina, Royal Lighthouse Villas Phuket