Firstly, get a bigger car, Leaving the hospital in busy Bangkok with a little fragile human being in the back of a clapped out Nissan Sunny felt very vulnerable indeed.
Then, we decided to move to the great outdoors. Don't get me wrong, we LOVE Bangkok. It's my favourite city in the world. But something told us that Jude would prefer growing up near the ocean, where the air is cleaner and the heat isn't so suffocating. We also realised, after years of travelling, that we'd be happier nearer the sea. Luckily, we were right about Jude: he's basically a fish now.
So, in late June 2015, we said our farewells to friends and colleagues, had our last BKK BBQ, our last Bangkok rooftop bar date and our last meal at our favourite local restaurant. We had lived in Bangkok for six years and so much had happened, that we didn't realise how hard it would be to leave. It really is a special place.
Erika and Jude got a plane from BKK to Phuket, while I stayed behind to oversee the moving company. By the way, I won't mention this company as they were a massive mistake. But since moving down, we've heard nothing but good things about another company called Big Move Phuket. We wish we chose these guys! Anyway, long story short, I followed the next day in an epic 13 hour drive from Bangkok to Phuket.
Leaving Bangkok...
...13 hours later, in the pouring rain, arriving in Phuket.
Arriving at our new house, full of boxes and a rather startled toddler, it was time for a few Leos before unpacking over the next few days. But we had to get out the next day to see a beach or two. After all, apart from furthering our careers as teachers, it's one of the main reasons we moved down. We decided on going to Surin Beach, which even during low season, is pretty beautiful.
So, in late June 2015, we said our farewells to friends and colleagues, had our last BKK BBQ, our last Bangkok rooftop bar date and our last meal at our favourite local restaurant. We had lived in Bangkok for six years and so much had happened, that we didn't realise how hard it would be to leave. It really is a special place.
Erika and Jude got a plane from BKK to Phuket, while I stayed behind to oversee the moving company. By the way, I won't mention this company as they were a massive mistake. But since moving down, we've heard nothing but good things about another company called Big Move Phuket. We wish we chose these guys! Anyway, long story short, I followed the next day in an epic 13 hour drive from Bangkok to Phuket.
Leaving Bangkok...
...13 hours later, in the pouring rain, arriving in Phuket.
Arriving at our new house, full of boxes and a rather startled toddler, it was time for a few Leos before unpacking over the next few days. But we had to get out the next day to see a beach or two. After all, apart from furthering our careers as teachers, it's one of the main reasons we moved down. We decided on going to Surin Beach, which even during low season, is pretty beautiful.
Our next post will be about Phuket's beaches, as we spent most of the next few months exploring them. I will also include tips for best beaches for kids and kid friendly hotels.
