20080509 - Phang Nga Bay Canoeing
We woke up pretty early since the driver was going to pick us up at 8:00am. After having our breakfast, we went to the hotel lobby and found that the driver is already there waiting for us. Wow, they're very puncture. It's not Malaysian time. We have to wake up earlier tomorrow in order to avoid being late again.
Around 10:00 am we depart from the pier by escort boat. Our tour guide was 'Moon'. He gave us some briefing regarding the tour. We'll cover 4 of the Island, James Bond Island, Hong Island, Panak Island and Lawa Island. We can have free flow of water and light drink except beers. The weather seems nice in the morning but we can saw dark cloud from time to time.
The cruise took around 1.5 hours before we reached James Bond Island. At the beginning everyone was happily taking pictures around. While we're taking this pictures, suddenly a crew shown up without my notice and sat beside me. I was so surprised and turned to see who's he. Later he introduce himself.....
Boat Crew: 我是刘德华。 (I'm Andy Lau). 你叫什么名？ (What's your name)
Me : Wah!!! You can speak chinese... I'm Lee (like always).
Then my friends also introduced themselves one by one. Hardly recalled what we talked already. Just knew that he knew quite alot of chinese. Later we became boring and felt sleepy on the boat... The water was pretty dirty and the weather seems not nice.
Before we reached James Bond Island, the wind was too strong and blew the rooftop away. The crew came out and got hold of it. We changed to the longtail boat in order to go to James Bond Island. When we're back the rooftop is already well fixed. Thanks to the crew members. We have our Thai delicacy on board. Although the foods was not really nice because it's cold. But we ate it eagerly since it's kind of tired and pretty hungry after such long journey on boat. That Andy Lau came to sit by my side again... Huh, I learned a few Thai language from my friends before. Let used it now.
Me : Khin kao mai ka? (Have you eaten?)
Andy Lau : Khin kao khrap. ( Yes, I have)
Me : A-loi mai ka? (Is it delicious?)
Andy Lau ：A-loi khrap. (Yes, it is) 好吃吗？不好吃，不收钱。（Is it delicious? If it's not, you don't have to pay.)
Me : Mai a-loi. (Not delicious - just kidding)
After the above conversation, I just continue eating without bothering him. Later around Hong Island they started to whisper and alot of eagle flying above the sky. They throw the chicken fat for the eagle as the prey to attract the eagle came.
Now, it's time to start canoeing. Each crew is arranged to take care of 2-3 person in a canoe. The guy who's going to be our "canoe man" was called 'Sim'. (if not mistaken)
Around Hong Island and Panak Island you can see alot of sea caves, sea tunnels, lagoons and hongs. Each of the caves just like carving of elephant, shark, dog, buddha..... Just like the picture above, it's just like a shark which has eaten my head. Haha......
Later storm came, and we have to head back to the Pier and can't go to Lawa Island. It took another 2 hours before we can go back. The sea was rough and the rain was pouring heavily. We was totally soaked in the rain. On the way back, the crew teaches the other how to make flowers from plastic straw. They gave the flowers to all the lady on the boat.
At night, 'Supan' called us at the hotel, telling us that he had asked the driver to pick us up at Patong Lodge for the 'Phuket FantaSea' and not at his stall cause it was raining outside. That's very considerate of him. We have no choice but to take our dinner at FantaSea.
The toilet was very special and cute(If you are there, please do visit the toilet). Inside the theater, we're not allowed to take pictures or videos. Even handphone are not allowed to take inside the theater. We have a pretty bad seat where it's located on top where you hardly see anything. If possible get a VIP seat where you need to pay extra 250 baht from the normal seat(1500 baht). It's advisable not to take the buffet dinner since it's pretty expensive (extra 400 baht). (It's possible to get discount from some agent in Patong Beach.) Overall the stage decoration was pretty nice but it's a bit exspensive for 1.5 hours show.
We can take pictures outside the FantaSea Theater. After the show, there're elephant outside the theater for us to take picture with.
This is the official web site for Phuket FantaSea:
Tel ：+66 076-385000
Fax : +66 076-385333
Reservation Tel : +66 076-385111
Web Site : http://www.phuket-fantasea.com/
Around 10:00 am we depart from the pier by escort boat. Our tour guide was 'Moon'. He gave us some briefing regarding the tour. We'll cover 4 of the Island, James Bond Island, Hong Island, Panak Island and Lawa Island. We can have free flow of water and light drink except beers. The weather seems nice in the morning but we can saw dark cloud from time to time.
The cruise took around 1.5 hours before we reached James Bond Island. At the beginning everyone was happily taking pictures around. While we're taking this pictures, suddenly a crew shown up without my notice and sat beside me. I was so surprised and turned to see who's he. Later he introduce himself.....
Boat Crew: 我是刘德华。 (I'm Andy Lau). 你叫什么名？ (What's your name)
Me : Wah!!! You can speak chinese... I'm Lee (like always).
Then my friends also introduced themselves one by one. Hardly recalled what we talked already. Just knew that he knew quite alot of chinese. Later we became boring and felt sleepy on the boat... The water was pretty dirty and the weather seems not nice.
Before we reached James Bond Island, the wind was too strong and blew the rooftop away. The crew came out and got hold of it. We changed to the longtail boat in order to go to James Bond Island. When we're back the rooftop is already well fixed. Thanks to the crew members. We have our Thai delicacy on board. Although the foods was not really nice because it's cold. But we ate it eagerly since it's kind of tired and pretty hungry after such long journey on boat. That Andy Lau came to sit by my side again... Huh, I learned a few Thai language from my friends before. Let used it now.Me : Khin kao mai ka? (Have you eaten?)
Andy Lau : Khin kao khrap. ( Yes, I have)
Me : A-loi mai ka? (Is it delicious?)
Andy Lau ：A-loi khrap. (Yes, it is) 好吃吗？不好吃，不收钱。（Is it delicious? If it's not, you don't have to pay.)
Me : Mai a-loi. (Not delicious - just kidding)
After the above conversation, I just continue eating without bothering him. Later around Hong Island they started to whisper and alot of eagle flying above the sky. They throw the chicken fat for the eagle as the prey to attract the eagle came.Now, it's time to start canoeing. Each crew is arranged to take care of 2-3 person in a canoe. The guy who's going to be our "canoe man" was called 'Sim'. (if not mistaken)
Around Hong Island and Panak Island you can see alot of sea caves, sea tunnels, lagoons and hongs. Each of the caves just like carving of elephant, shark, dog, buddha..... Just like the picture above, it's just like a shark which has eaten my head. Haha......
Later storm came, and we have to head back to the Pier and can't go to Lawa Island. It took another 2 hours before we can go back. The sea was rough and the rain was pouring heavily. We was totally soaked in the rain. On the way back, the crew teaches the other how to make flowers from plastic straw. They gave the flowers to all the lady on the boat.At night, 'Supan' called us at the hotel, telling us that he had asked the driver to pick us up at Patong Lodge for the 'Phuket FantaSea' and not at his stall cause it was raining outside. That's very considerate of him. We have no choice but to take our dinner at FantaSea.
The toilet was very special and cute(If you are there, please do visit the toilet). Inside the theater, we're not allowed to take pictures or videos. Even handphone are not allowed to take inside the theater. We have a pretty bad seat where it's located on top where you hardly see anything. If possible get a VIP seat where you need to pay extra 250 baht from the normal seat(1500 baht). It's advisable not to take the buffet dinner since it's pretty expensive (extra 400 baht). (It's possible to get discount from some agent in Patong Beach.) Overall the stage decoration was pretty nice but it's a bit exspensive for 1.5 hours show.
We can take pictures outside the FantaSea Theater. After the show, there're elephant outside the theater for us to take picture with.This is the official web site for Phuket FantaSea:
Tel ：+66 076-385000
Fax : +66 076-385333
Reservation Tel : +66 076-385111
Reservation Fax : +66 076-385222
Email : info@phuket-fantasea.comWeb Site : http://www.phuket-fantasea.com/
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