Thailand

We started our vacation and went from Dalian to Guangzhou, Guangzhou to Bangkok, and Bangkok to Phuket. We were able to check our luggage to Bangkok. We were a bit worried because we only had an hour between flights. We knew we would have to hustle to make it. We knew there was a later flight if we missed the first one so we were feeling okay about it. Well when we arrived in Bangkok there was an angel waiting for you. She swooshed us away and we blasted through customs and to the check in counter. She was taking care of our luggage so that was nice. We boarded the plane with time to spare.




We landed around 7:15 and went to get our luggage. NO LUGGAGE. It was still in Bangkok. The nice thing was they delivered it to the hotel and it was waiting for us in the morning. It did not turn out to bad. The first night was a little rough due to not having sleeping bags but we made it work.


The next morning we got up and had an amazing breakfast. Remember we live in China so this was a true treat for us. Our eyes were big but our tummies could not handle it. :) We then spent the day at the beach. It was nice and beautiful.



We took a boat tour to Phi Phi island. When on the speed boat Isaac turned to us and said " I love being IN my Christmas present". Both the boys were trilled with the adventure. We stopped at many islands and snorkeled or swan. It was the first time we had snorkeled so that was a true treat. Besides the jellyfish stings, we did okay. The fish were amazing. We fed the fish bananas and they would come and eat right out of our hands.


Our guide told us his story about being here during the 2004 Tsunami. He was out doing a tour and was running a bit late. He saw big swells but thought nothing of it. He then headed to Phi Phi Island but one of his friends in another boat stopped him. He told him not to go in there because nothing was left. Boh thought he was joking but looked at his hands and his friend was shaking. HE knew something big had happened.

Christmas eve we spent the day on the beach and ate at an amazing Thai restaurant on the beach. We were frequent visitors there.


Oh Christmas morning we woke and called home. So nice to chat with family. We wished everyone a Merry Christmas and we were off to ride elephants. It was a fun Christmas day.

We are now at an orphanage here in Phuket (just outside of the city). We are serving and doing what we can do. Doug and I both have had some stomach issues. NO FUN. More to come