Funny how I didn't even take a single shot of the Phuket town area during the daytime. Guess I was just too engrossed in checking out the shops/stalls. But to be honest, I didn't find Phuket to be haven for shopping purposes. Everything there seems to be the same in almost every stall. Every 'brand' seems to be the same everywhere. And, the need to bargain each time you want to purchase something there was extremely exhaustive. And I hate bargaining, that's for sure. Come to think of it, it was very much like our very own Petaling Street.

Mr Tay wouldn't let me stop to bargain for stuff in the first few shops we visited.

girl: But why?!?!
boy: We must secure the parameter first.
girl: SECURE THE WHAT?!
boy: You never watch war movies ah? We must secure the parameter first. Secure the whole area of Phuket town first to know where has what, where has the cheapest stuff, nicest stuff... etc. Secure the parameter first.

I tell you, he just cracks me up all the time! I was laughing till my sides were aching so much and then, as I regained composure... off we went, just the two of us, 'securing the parameter.'

We walked so so so much. The streets were long and the sun was burning hot. I didn't really need to lie by the beach to get a tan. I got darker by just walking around the town, which I really like actually. No pics la, just don't why we didn't snap any.

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On the first day, upon arrival, we've already called to book for the Phuket Fantasea *click* show. So after all the walking around Phuket town, we got back to our hotel to shower and rested to get ready for the show.

Transportation to and from hotel to the show was provided plus the lavish dinner buffet spread as well. The cost per person? 1500baht each. Though I heard from Mr Tay this morning that, his colleague who just got back few days ago, went for the show at 1300baht!  Now, you see why I hate to bargain. I always get the wrong deals!

The van came at 5.30pm at the hotel doorstep and we got there roughly around 5.50pm.

i was trying to tie my hair up before the shot but mr tay just wouldn't wait!

Iyara - is the Elephant King's name as we found out from the show

The show starts at 9pm and is held inside this palace

Buffet starts at 6pm and a reminder to those who are going for the Phuket Fantasea package - please skip lunch  We did exactly that and were very glad that we did as the buffet spread was really good. A fusion between Thai, Western and Italian.

Dinner is served inside this building

That is all for the Phuket Fantasea place. We weren't allowed to bring in cameras and video cams so no pics inside the Elephant Palace. But trust us, THE SHOW WAS MINDBLOWINGLY FANTASTIC! I went in with low expectations and I was thoroughly surprised again and again throughout the whole show. A must see for everyone who is visiting Phuket.

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: day 4 :

Day 4 was spent mostly at the beach in the morning, massage and more shoppings in the afternoon right up till night. There wasn't a need to 'Secure the Parameter' anymore as we've secured it on the first day at Phuket
Am very impressed with Mr Tay's stamina and patience in keeping up with me. I CAN walk a lot. A LOT.