Woods family reunited - for a week in Phuket

After three months back working at TAFE I was eligible for a week's leave so I took off to see my girls. It was so great to be back together and in the 'so-familiar' surroundings of Phuket.

School is on the final term break of two weeks, so we had plenty of time together. During the time we went to the regular sailing day on Sunday. Anna has a lesson each Sunday and as members of the club we can use the private beach and facilities when we please. More photos here

Another day Liz and I went into Phuket town to our favourite haunt: Thalang and Romanee roads which are the classic examples of the Sino-Portuguese housing that shows Phukets significance as a trading port. Again, more photos here

We also went up to see the still under construction 45 metre Big Buddha. Set on the hils that overlook Chalong Bay. the view is great and the buddha, once covered in marble, will be quite a site. More photos here

With the aid of some credit card points Liz and I were able to have a night away in a upmarket hotel on the south eastern corner of the island. The Evason Phuket is set on the waterfront and has many pools and water features that have 'water edges that blend into the water front view. A very beautiful development. We spent the second day on the island the hotel has, just off the coast. more photos here.

The week passed all too quickly and I found myself loaded up with lots of things to take home and flew back to chilly Nords Wharf. The final renunion will happen in July, when the girls finish school.