Phuket: night markets and new years

So, we had planned through Koh Tao before we left, then we planned Khao Sok. But then we were so busy on boats and staring at the scenery that we didn’t really stay ahead of things. We had thought we would to go to Khao Lak, but the lodging choices got pretty grim and we just took it as a sign from the universe to go somewhere else. A couple travelers in Khao Sok liked Phuket so we tried there. Bigger city, more options. We still got a place with no sidewalks so we couldn’t really walk unless we took a Grab to another part of town. We really like wandering in a new place, so it felt a bit constricting. But there was a pool for when you get home.

Phuket has some cool architecture.
Some shops really go all out for decorating
Sometimes you just want a western breakfast.
And we didn’t know it, but their New Years weekend festival was while we were there.
A museum of the Chinese migration, but they kicked us out early for the festival.
There is a fairly large Chinese immigrant population that came during the opium difficulties in China and the tin mining boom in Phuket.
I got a new dress… but didn’t like my backpack straps on my bare skin. Silk and billowing is the way to go when is is 93F and humid -“feels like 103”
You really can find almost everything at a night market…
There was some dance as well
Some traditional
And some cute kids. Competitive dance schools are clearly everywhere.
It was a good day overall.

2 responses to “Phuket: night markets and new years”

  1. Really spectacular dragon and new years decorations!  Is the big one related to Puff?   The buildings remind me of some Scotland areas…  love the colors and plant accents…    Love,  Marilee

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    1. I thought Puff was blue? It was a very colorful and decorated place for sure.

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