As breath taking as in the film, starring Leonardo Dicaprio. Everyone must visit this place at least once in their life time. The mountains, forests, white sand, turquoise waters and zen can't be replicated anywhere in the world. PERFECTION. Love.
Now, I don't know where to begin when it comes to the subject of SEX but the way in which it has been displayed throughout our trip so far has been many, many things. Lady-boys, thai wives and more. At first it was funny, entertaining and exciting. While we were in Bangkok we even visited the infamous street packed full of naked girls (and boys) desperate to sell their shows. But after being here almost 2 months, the whole sex industry is just saddening. Girls that look only 12 years old publicly grope and court men that look at least 40 years old. It's just something we have had to get used to but it makes me sad that these girls exploit themselves so horribly, and for what? It's all in conjunction with the cosmetics made available here too, all in aid of being more 'white'. There are products that make their faces and armpits whiter with bleaching cream, nipple cream to make it pinker, and a female tightening serum for downstairs. In the eyes of young Asian women, this is what makes you more glamourous and appealing and of course the mother of all accessories....a Western white man on your arm. It has been in every city and town here in Thailand which must be expected, although here in Krabi it has been less apparent which has given me the opportunity to reflect somewhat. Sighhhh.
Ko Phi Phi/Phuket
Party playground for the Westerners. Sunbathe all day, sleep off the alcohol, or wake up in some hotel room, then around 6pm get some delicious and oh so affordable food, let off some lanterns by the beach and then from 11:30pm hit the clubs or beach parties all alligned along the sea front. This takes you up until 9am the NEXT DAY haha! just in time to catch the ferry back to the island with your hotel. NUFF SAID!
These are some of my stories so far and are but a small glimpse into my amazing journey here in Thailand. Currently we are in Krabi, revising and studying, resting and reflecting as we apply for jobs in different parts of Asia and prepare for the part of the century....THE FULL MOON PARTY in Ko Samui!!
Hope everything in England is going well and will post another update soon..
J x
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