Thanks to Charlie for making this blog post possible! A couple of weeks ago we took a day trip on the Phang Nga Bay. We experienced one of the huge benefits of traveling in low season when no one else signed up for our tour, and we had the longtail boat all to ourselves. Our six-hour boat trip took us through dense mangrove forests, into caves with wax-like stalactites and stalagmites, past hundreds of karsts rising out of turquoise waters, and, of course, to the infamous "James Bond Island." Lately Ian and I have been talking about what would be on our "lists of places." By this we mean those places where you just ooh and ahh, and no matter how many photographs you've seen, being there in person doesn't disappoint. My list includes Machu Picchu, Torres del Paine, the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Valle de la Luna, and Canyonlands, among others. The Phang Nga Bay was definitely one of those places. I couldn't resist dumping loads of photos on this page, so kudos to you if you make it all the way to the bottom.
By the way, this tour cost us each no more than $20, including lunch and pineapple. If you're in Thailand, this is a must-see.
James Bond Island, as featured in The Man with the Golden Gun.
Not a bad spot for lunch.
Proof we were really there! That's the trouble with low season - there's no one around to take your picture.
James Bond Island, as featured in The Man with the Golden Gun.
Not a bad spot for lunch.
Proof we were really there! That's the trouble with low season - there's no one around to take your picture.
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3 comments:
Whoo Hoo! I'm so there!
I am so NOT there. It was in the 20's here today and the fish pond froze. The place is amazing. The photos are great, you two look great, and the commentary is great.
Rick
Just breath-taking! I'm so NOT there - it was in the 20's here today and the fish-pond froze. The photos are great, you two look great, and the commentary is great.
Rick
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