Patong, Phuket

It was a long day of traveling to reach Phuket from the island of Ko Phangan.  After the slow Raja Ferry ride we had a long bus ride ahead and only reached Phuket Town well after dark.  The bus stop was still a good distance from Patong where our accommodation was, but a sweet local girl advised us on a safe taxi to take and was even prepared to barter for us.  The taxi involved winding up and down a steep hill at furious speeds on the back on a ute.  Needless to say Patong beach was a welcome site. Somehow we'd managed to find a flash hotel at less than hostel prices and enjoyed the luxury for a whole week while we planned the next part of our travels.  We spent our days keeping cool in the hotel pool.  At night Bangla Road came alive and offered endless entertainment and street food at tourist inflated prices.