Day 168 Phuket, Thailand (Part 1 of 2)

Brutally hot day in Thailand….  Aside from that, the day was great!  I was the guest of Brad Elliott on a tour he arranged through Holland America’s private car service.  We had a great day touring Phuket Island.  We started out heading to the markets before they closed, stopping briefly at a temple on the way.  Fabulous market!  The people were friendly and there were countless photo opportunities, catching people going through their everyday lives.  Then we headed to the Big Buddha which is still a work in progress  but impressive nonetheless, 45 meters high….  We hit a beach or two and hit one of the most impressive temple complexes, Wat Chalong….  Just amazing!