Koh Phi Phi Don

We went on our first out-of-town excursion seven weeks after the accident. We were both hobbling around on our crutches which drew a lot of attention. We took a ferry with our friends/neighbors (Audrey and her son, Skip) to the Phi Phi Islands (pronounced “pee pee”). They are a set of islands. Koh Phi Phi Don has a town on it. In the center of the village, there are no motorized vehicles. The walkways are narrow and used by pedestrians and bicyclists. Carts are used to transport heavier items to businesses. Outside of the main village, there are a few motorbikes and trucks, but not very many. We had fun exploring the multitude of great shops and restaurants in the village. One downside was that it is very touristy. That was the most foreigners (“farangs”) that I’ve been around since we moved here.

Ferry arriving to Koh Phi Phi Don

Ferries are run by private companies, not governmental agencies.

Ticket prices are negotiable and fresh fruit & drinks are sold onboard.

Ferry Dock at Koh Phi Phi Don

A bit pathetic. It was a long walk to our bungalow,

so he put us in the cart with our bags and crutches.

Walkways/Paths are narrow in the center of Phi Phi Don -

no motorized vehicles in this section of the island.

Bamboo Bungalows

Swimming at the Bungalow Resort

Longtail boat on Bamboo Island off

the north end of Phi Phi Don.

Longtail Boat Ride

Porpoises or Dolphins off of Phi Phi Don.

Anyone know what type they are? Sarah???

Unknown, but friendly man, getting a Thai tattoo.

Usually, five fine needles are attached to the end of a bamboo rod.

Supposedly, less painful than a machine tattoo.

I may have to have an art contest for my students to see who

can design the best tattoo for my foot to camouflage my scars! :)