Vietnam Cambodia Thailand 2024: Dec 8 Phuket old city and elephants

Soooo this morning we actually got to sleep in, but I was still up by 7. Made coffee and sat by the pool looking at pics and reminiscing about my trip. Around 9am I ventured down the walkways and found the breakfast restaurant by another pool. The weather is gorgeous and really hot like I love it. Fantastic breakfast complete with mimosas. At noon, Mo picked us up and took us to an elephant sanctuary where we could feed the elephants sugar cane and watermelon. It was so cool. We got to pet them and scratch their ears. Youngest elephant was 6 and the oldest was 79. After the elephant visit we drove to a beautiful beach and walked in the white powder sand and dipped our toes in the crystal clear blue water. Wished we had more beach time. Back in the van after about half hour and up to an amazing look out of 2 sides of the bay, where you could see cruise ships and Phuket old city. A huge Buddha stood atop the hill. Some of the area was closed as there had been a land slide after recent heavy rains. Back down to the bottom and to a restaurant for another typical Thai lunch. Not too bad, maybe we are getting accustomed to the flavors. Lol. The Chang beer is always fantastic. Following lunch we walked the streets of Phuket old town where markets filled the streets and the roads were closed to traffic. We are mostly all shopped out so decided to venture back to the hotel for some pina coladas and pool time before bed. Another great day with a little RnR built in.