This year, my good friend Bekah (not to be confused with me...also Bekah...) and I decided to go on a bit of a non-traditional (for us at least) Christmas adventure. Way back in August or September, we found a deal on round-trip tickets to Phuket and bought them, securing 8ish days for ourselves on the beaches of Thailand. We took a risk on a hotel that seemed decent and spent months excited and simultaneously second-guessing our decision, hoping that this trip would be refreshing and wonderful...just what we've been needing.
It really was a marvelous trip, filled with delicious food, sunshine, and sand. Unfortunately, I spent a good 2 or so days sick as a dog and not too keen on leaving the hotel room, but even with that snag in the plans we had such a wonderful time. Christmas Day was spent on remote island beaches, we found a delicious Indian restaurant that we may or may not have eaten at more than 3 times, and elephant riding was also part of the agenda.
I won't write in detail about all of our adventures (although pictures are here for you to peruse and enjoy), but I will say I'm thankful. Thankful for such a good friend to adventure with, a family that understands when I spend a holiday in a random corner of the world, and this amazing continent that I call home having so many nooks and crannies of greatness to explore.
It really was a marvelous trip, filled with delicious food, sunshine, and sand. Unfortunately, I spent a good 2 or so days sick as a dog and not too keen on leaving the hotel room, but even with that snag in the plans we had such a wonderful time. Christmas Day was spent on remote island beaches, we found a delicious Indian restaurant that we may or may not have eaten at more than 3 times, and elephant riding was also part of the agenda.
I won't write in detail about all of our adventures (although pictures are here for you to peruse and enjoy), but I will say I'm thankful. Thankful for such a good friend to adventure with, a family that understands when I spend a holiday in a random corner of the world, and this amazing continent that I call home having so many nooks and crannies of greatness to explore.
Christmas Morning Sunrise
Christmas Day on the Beach
Lunch buffet on the beach for Christmas? Why not :)
And of course we had to go see the new Star Wars while we could (it didn't come out in China until last week)!
Smoothie time!
Why did the elephant cross the road?
For the amazing view!!
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