With the day more or less gone we decided it would be best just to relax at our new hotel. It is a modern complex of buildings made primarily of concrete with a view of the ocean. There is no immediate beach access which makes it quieter than most places but access is only a ten minute walk away. So we relaxed near the cliffside where we could watch the sun set behind the clouds.
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Our hotel, the Houben. There seems to be a Belgian theme so I wonder if that is indicative of the ownership.
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The sun creeping slowly towards the horizon.
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The final burst of color before night falls.
True to our word we opted to eat at the hotel's restaurant. The food wasn't bad, just rather basic and a bit pland but compared to the places in Phuket it was an absolute bargain!
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There is a pond that surrounds the reception area and in it there are guppies.
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Tomorrow is going to be a day of leisurely exploration and quality reading time.
Gorgeous photos, Jeff. I expected nothing less ;)
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