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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

To escape dirty and crowded Patong Beach, we decided to rent mopeds and ride along the coast of the island to see what we might find.

I had several reasons to be afraid of driving a scooter... I had never driven one before, I'd have to drive on the wrong side of the road (in comparison to the US), if I got hurt I had no idea what we would do (go home?), there's insane traffic in Patong, there are a lot of crazy drivers in Thailand, and I was wearing a dress. Nonetheless, I did it. Partly because Yuriy believes in me so much, and partly because I saw a lot of Thai girls riding scooters (often 3 girls to 1 scooter) and I knew if they could do it, I could do it. 

It was an incredibly beautiful drive. The road was a curvy ribbon that wound through the hills along the coast and offered some amazing views of the ocean below on the right. 

We pulled over at a nice secluded beach with not many hotels, called Nai Harn. We did some sunbathing, reading, and watched the sun pull closer to the water on the horizon. 

The soft light and warm air blowing in my face on the ride back felt unreal. I felt more confident on the scooter and could go a little faster, so Yuriy and I had fun passing each other and riding side by side. We didn't go long before pulling over at a little restaurant on a cliff and had dinner as the sun finished setting and light disappeared. Then a nighttime ride back to our place. What a beautiful day.

- Julia














15 comments :

  1. Love this! It bummed me out yesterday reading about the first impressions of Phuket. This is the prime example of making the most out of place, wherever you are. Isn't scootering around the best thing ever?! It's why I have one tattooed on my leg :)

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  2. I would be terrified to drive a scooter by myself, but that's awesome you did it! Also, I looove your dress.

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  3. What a beautiful place! and I love that dress!

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  4. I don't know how you could ride a scooter when you have never driven before. I can't! That's amazing!

    And it's quite a struggle when I go wherever and none of my friends can ride a scooter (you can imagine right?).

    It's like every touristy places in Thailand always have scooter to rent.

    And also I'm afraid to try because if I fell down with the scooter and it's broken then it's going to be a big mess :(

    Nice photos as always though :)

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  5. Your photographs are beautiful! Makes me want to go back to Phuket!

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  6. Thanks girls! I got the vintage dress at a market in Bangkok.

    Malinda Kay- Oh yes, I remember that tattoo! Where did you scooter around?

    Veeria- I had trouble gassing and breaking really suddenly and took me a while to make it smooth. Starting off is the hardest part, but once you get going, there's nothing to it. You must try it!! Like I said, if all the Thai girls can do it, so can you.

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  7. nice one Julia!! looked like a beautiful day indeed x

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  8. The photos are incredible. What a gorgeous, gorgeous place. Just a litttllleee jealous!

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  9. Finally, pictures that make me want to go to Phuket! Hehe :)

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  10. Love the photos as per usual. You're gorgeous and I adore that dress. :)

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  11. I was in Phuket last winter, I went to eat that same restaurant as you too. The view was unbelievable! Phuket is amazing place. Nice pictures!

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  12. I just stumbled upon your blog and have LOVED reading every post and looking at every picture! You guys are soooo AWESOME! My husband and I love to travel and your 6 month trip has so inspired us! We were in Cambodia for 3 months doing missions and your latest posts remind us of our time there. Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous, as are the two of you, and I especially love that your faith shines through the blog! Can't wait to read about the rest of your adventures!!!

    I also think your online store is so cool and I hope that someday you'll sell journals! Merry Christmas!

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  13. so pretty in your dress! everything looks totally serene in this set.

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  14. Your photos and adventures are so amazing!

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