Thanks to Karen for posting some of my photos. Our connection is so limited that I can't even see them on LCT. I think Ken said photobucket is totally blocked at this point. I hope you can see them. Anyway, Leslie's photos look great, so unless something gives, I may relinquish the responsibility.

We had a great day in Phuket despite the fact that our excursion was canceled to Phi Phi Island because of winds. We, the Kneedys, and the Waterhouses went to Kata Beach. Franck Galzy had recommended it. Although we hoped to get a day pass at the resort, we weren’t able to. We even tried to rent a room for a full day. But the beach next to the resort had umbrellas and chaises, so for $7 a couple we got those. We ate lunch at an outdoor restaurant on the resort's property, and it was quite good and reasonable. The water was fantastic, and the clouds kept the heat tolerable. The wave action was impressive. Unfortunately, there was a number of surfers, and they were in midst of us, so that was a bit nerve wracking. Some looked like they were inexperienced 12 year-olds.

Tonight was Liar’s Club. Now they have an audience panel also who votes. Lucky me; I got picked for the four-person panel. We vote after the audience votes with applause for each "liar." We can agree or disagree with the audience. We didn’t do very well. As usual, no one ever heard of any of the words.

We’re on our way to Sri Lanka with two sea days. Then it’s straight through without anymore. Boo.

Will post soon with or without photos.

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Eugene