On the way to Phi Phi, we spent the night in Phuket at the On On hotel (the really sketchy one where The Beach was filmed). I remember when I saw the movie how freaky it looked - I can't believe we really stayed there with the awful flourescent lights in the scary hallways and the screens between the wall and the ceiling. We survived! Brennan and Mimi loved it.
We headed to Phi Phi Don by ferry - arguably Thailand's most beautiful island. After arriving at the harbor, we trekked for 45 minutes up and down hills and dirt pathes to a beautiful stretch of sand called Long Beach. It was isolated and gorgeous! Turquoise waters, a great view of Phi Phi Ley (the sister island) and a nice Thai restaurant where we enjoyed plenty of fruit shakes. We spent most days relaxing in the sun. One day we went snorkeling at Phi Phi Ley and swam in the most beautiful lagoon. The water was so clear and the fish are colorful and surround you. I bet the pictures we posted look fake to you - but Brennan actually took them!
We went out on the town one night - lots of Brits up for partying. We stumbled onto a Thai boxing show, which was really cool. They don't even wear headgear and it looked like they were kicking each other's spleens pretty hard. Then, for a free bucket of liquour, people from the crowd challenge each other to box. An Israeli girl challenged and was matched by a tall blonde British girl. We can't believe how hard they punched and kicked each other! At first, Israel's muscles were looking strong and we thought England would go down quickly. Then, England pulled through and won big time! Mimi went over to congratulate her, and the girl said "Don't do it" - she was already so sore. So, after a couple more crowd fights, everyone headed to the dance club for free buckets. They played fun techno dance music and we got our groove on - especially Mimi. After awhile, we notice a waitress had her 4 year old daughter on stage dancing with all the drunk kids. Yikes.
The next night, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the main beach at Phi Phi. It was stunning! The main beach at Phi Phi was destroyed by the tsunami so they are still rebuilding in some areas. It was kind of eerie to be there and think about it happening, but the island is so beautiful, you just forget about it.
On the way to Phi Phi, we spent the night in Phuket at the On On hotel (the really sketchy one where The Beach was filmed). I remember when I saw the movie how freaky it looked - I can't believe we really stayed there with the awful flourescent lights in the scary hallways and the screens between the wall and the ceiling. We survived! Brennan and Mimi loved it.
We headed to Phi Phi Don by ferry - arguably Thailand's most beautiful island. After arriving at the harbor, we trekked for 45 minutes up and down hills and dirt pathes to a beautiful stretch of sand called Long Beach. It was isolated and gorgeous! Turquoise waters, a great view of Phi Phi Ley (the sister island) and a nice Thai restaurant where we enjoyed plenty of fruit shakes. We spent most days relaxing in the sun. One day we went snorkeling at Phi Phi Ley and swam in the most beautiful lagoon. The water was so clear and the fish are colorful and surround you. I bet the pictures we posted look fake to you - but Brennan actually took them! 
The next night, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset on the main beach at Phi Phi. It was stunning! The main beach at Phi Phi was destroyed by the tsunami so they are still rebuilding in some areas. It was kind of eerie to be there and think about it happening, but the island is so beautiful, you just forget about it. 
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