Hung at our hotel pool yesterday during the day and ventured to the west coast of the island to see the sunset. We had dinner right on the beach and enjoyed the beautiful sunset with the fishing longboats coming back to shore. Then went to some bars in Fisherman's Village closer to our hotel. Embarrassed to admit, but ended the evening in an Irish pub. No matter where I have been in the world, you can always find an Irish pub...........or several.

Arrived in Phuket this afternoon and just got settled at the hotel. Going to venture out into town to organize some excursions. Keep your fingers crossed on the diving conditions. The sea seems very calm so we should be good to go.

Will report back later.