We have left Singapore and Malaysia in our wake. We sailed through the Malacca Strait, the most heavily trafficked waterway in the world, an area that is famous for its ongoing pirate activities.
Now, just outside The Amsterdam, we can see the outskirts of the resort town of Phuket shimmering in the heat.
We visited Phuket on last year's cruise, so we didn't sign up for a tour this time. Watson braved the 94 degree heat and humidity for a stroll into town. I retreated to our air-conditioned ship where I sat in comfort reading and catching up on this blog.
Merchants from town have set up shops on the pier right outside our ship. Most of them arrive on motorbikes. Their merchandise and display racks travel behind the motorbikes in big metal baskets with wheels. Their wares are mostly clothing and small gift items. Watson bought a much-needed belt. I managed to resist temptation and just admired all the pretty things. After all, will I really need a pair of pants decorated with elephants, when we get back home to Minnesota?
....paintings photographed at the Crafts Complex in Langkawi
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