Phuket Trip 2004

Thursday, January 18, 2007


Phuket 099, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Our second trip to Phuket was filled with so many surprises. A dear friend of one of Shafik's buddies owned a villa and a yacht. We paid for a Silkair ticket to Phuket and everything else was gratis. Accommodation, food and one day use of the yacht with its crew on board. The food tasted really FINE and their presentations beats even some of the restaurants back home. The villa was huge with a private swimming pool just five steps away from our bedroom and the yacht though small, it was extremely comfortable. It even has two bedrooms and a dining area. It was one of those trips that you can't help but to 'ooooh' and 'aaaah' all the way.


Phuket 123, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

This is the yacht's upper deck where i managed to get a nap lying face down on a towel after the snorkeling.


Phuket 043, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

I've gone for quite a few elephant rides here and there but this one was the best. It was a good 20 minutes ride on the elephant while it trekked into the forest. The trail was really narrow which can fit one man, so can you imagine how he must have balanced its huge four legs to go though.


Phuket 060, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

The private swimming pool at the villa was superb. It faces the sea and view was fantastic.

Wednesday, November 08, 2006


Phuket 063, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Our dessert was a fruit platter that include durians! Yummy!


Phuket 083, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Another one of the cook's signature dish!


Phuket 122, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

The food served at the villa was awesome. They were all delicious and nicely presented. This one is a crab dish. Apparently, the cooks are trained in culinary skills in schools. Impressive!


Phuket 129, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

The three survivors trap on an island. Yah right! Dunno where Abdillah, Shafik and Zainal found it. Great acting!


Phuket 130, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

This pix was taken by me on an elephant. It was a blurry picture of a hotel. Forget its name.

Tuesday, October 31, 2006


Phuket 091, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

The second day, we were off to this beautiful island. This is a picture taken from the yacht. The captain had to park the yacht several metres away from the shore. Of course... we need not swim all the way to he island. We took the motorised inflatable boat.

Monday, October 30, 2006


Phuket 066, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

It was a small yacht. However, it can housed this lovely very comfortable couch and wooden table where we were served lunch after lazing in the sun at the beach.

Phuket 131


Phuket 131, originally uploaded by Madam Ali.

Shafik & Zainal, the cannot-make-it wannabe captains! hehe