Hello from my corner of the world

Hello, hello how are we all doing? I am sorry that I have been absent around here for so long. I can't really think of any excuses except for a certain global pandemic, which remains a distraction in our daily lives here in Thailand. Still, I am pleased you can join me today as I bring you up to date for some good, random, Friday bliss and fun from Phuket.We are fine. 

Like many of our neighbours in South East Asia, our Covid-19 situation here in Thailand had deteriorated over recent weeks. However, with strict measures in place to curtail the rise in cases, we are all hopeful for the arrival of the first international visitors into Phuket from July 1st. 

We came to the island of Phuket in Southern Thailand for our Christmas holidays, and have remained largely based here ever since, as many Bangkok offices have requested home working.

THE GOOD

Phuket has been a blessed stay and we feel so fortunate to be here. I've written about this more here: Working from the beach, (WFB) the Thailand much-needed revolution

I have loved being in Phuket and have been busy whilst in isolation, mostly writing away. We are generally able to walk each day on the beach which is such a boost for morale. Especially now, as we are finding it pretty hard not being able to see our family in the UK nor Australia for so long. 

This was the view on our beach last night, love the pretty skies and reflections which do wonders for the soul.

Random

As some of you may know, since February 2020 I started staycationing to support the local hotel industry and share ideas for domestic travel in Thailand. As of today, I have stayed in over 100 hotels and resorts in Thailand. Whilst we have been unable to leave Thailand, I have really enjoyed travel in my own backyard in this way. 

If you would like some lovely escapism, then stop by at my Little Wandering Wren travel blog here to say hello and I will choose you a #VirtualThailand Staycation. It's been lots of fun selecting my favourite hotels and resorts to share with my blogging friends. We know each other pretty well over the years, so hopefully, I have chosen well. Come join in the fun!

In May whilst my Thailand staycations were on pause as we were requested to stay home, I joined an Instagram challenge called #mayonthemove2021

As a result of this, I wrote a blog post called Expat Life in Thailand and included many of the pearls of wisdom from other participants. The challenge prompts take us from our Backstory to Mental Health, to our Next Chapters amongst others. 

If you are interested to know what its like living as an Expat in Thailand check this out here.

FUN

Last September as Thailand was reopening I joined other bloggers on a experiential trip to the Amazon of Thailand. You can read more about it here at Lock, stock and one red hot smoking Barrow, the story of this trip.

FRIDAY BLISS 

Finally, I'll leave you with these lovely photos from our local beach here in Phuket and hoping that where ever you are in the world you're having a lovely day!

Linking with thanks to Friday Bliss & Skywatch Friday