Phuket Graduation Trip

Hey all,

I just had my graduation trip at Phuket (Patong beach), Thailand from 28/6/2011 to 1/7/2011 with my course mate buddies. As expected, the whole trip consist of all guys and those who went were DD, Ding ye, Adrian, Dota Foo, Daryl, Joshua, Ryan, Vincent, Bubu, Calvin, Kok Wei and I. In some ways, the trip was much easier wihtout female especially when it comes to massaging, allocating room-mates and getting drunk (trying to be optimistic). Nevertheless, it was a memorable and fun trip.

As we had booked the morning flight (7a.m) to Phuket, we spent the night hanging out at KL central and LCCT the night before. I only get to sleep for an hour plus in the plane. Our hotel is one of the finest as far as I'm concern, namely the Novotel Phuket Resort. The service and view were awesome. Our first day in Phuket, we had Thai fried rice for lunch and McDonald for dinner. After dinner, we walked around the town and I would say Thailand mostly consist of selling the same shirts & pants, massage parlour, bar, tatoo shops and family mart & 7-eleven (convenient store).

On the second day, we went to Phi-phi Island to do snorkelling and island hopping. Poor Daryl felt nauseous throughout the entire speedboat journey. We each paid 900 baht, inclusive of lunch as well. Then at night, we dined at a restaurant called Kusuma. The food was nice, tomyam wasn't too spicy, good for me but not for Adrian, Ding Ye and DD. After that, we had a one hour full body massage for only 200 baht. The masseuse who attended to me was very experienced. I knew many of my friends wanted a "happy-ending", just that wasn't willing to do so in front of many. Oh well, don't worry, many chances to come.

On the third day, our package which cost 1350 baht consisted of water rafting, ATV (all-terrain vehicle), elephant riding and fish spa. The water rafting was total disappointment as it was no match compared to the one I did in Sabah. The other activities was satisfying and a brand new experience for me. During the night, we had dinner at Lair Lay Thong Restaurant. We had to search high and low to locate this shop as it was located at one of the hidden alley. Fortunately, the food was delicious but DD didn't eat much as he had diarrhoea.

After dinner, we split into 2 groups as some wanted a second round of massage. I dismissed myself from going to massage and followed the other group to do some last minute shopping. I got myself 2 T-shirts (Mr.Busy and Mr.Happy) for only 180 baht each. Later tha night, we all gathered in one of the rooms and drank beer. The beer here was phatetically cheap, only 440 baht for a large Chang beer. I reckon Ryan and Joshua was drunk that night as they were literally out of control. The night ended pretty early to my surprise and everybody was able to wake up the next day for breakfast buffet.

All in all, this trip was inevitably a great one as it marked our strong friendship after knowing each other for more than 4 years. I will always remember you guys and may we meet again in the near future. All the best to those who has yet to get a job (inclusive of myself) and happy working to those who are already working. Take care, my friend.

Night peeps. Cheers.