The last thing on our tour was a visit to Old Town Phuket. This area was settled by Chinese, Indian and Portuguese traders in the 16th century. As the area around it grew, old town faded and became shabby. It has since been rediscovered and revitalized to what it is today.
We started down Thalang Road - the unofficial entrance to Old Town.
This mango shop is about 4 shops in on the left. It was so popular that it was hard to get a good shot.
They are known for their very fancy smoothies. Note the smoothie in the lower left corner.
A view back to the Wat Mongkhol Nimit temple from Thalang Road.
This area is known for its colorful facades with ornate balconies.
Of course all are stores now at least at ground level. At this one you can design your own perfume.
The other end of Thalang Road.
This instrument called the Hang or Handpan was actually invented in 2000 in Bern Switzerland. I was thinking it was a traditional Thai instrument when I recorded the video below. Still very interesting.
I have many granddaughters who like cats - they would love this dress.
So many cannabis places. I saw one called Amsterdam.
Street art.
More for cat lovers!
This wall of flowers also has a mirror so you can take selfies.
Lots of places for ice cream for the Westerners.
Also many tatoo parlors.
Tea and tea products for sale.
Neat car!
This goat was advertising a place that sold ice cream made from real goat milk!
Store on the corner with butterflies that moved their wings - up at the top of the arches of light.
And we are back at beginning of Thalang road ready to be picked up to return home.
It was about a 50 minute ride back to our house. I amused myself taking photos of light.
Whenever there is a T intersection you find these arrows - as a regular stoplight they cycle between red, yellow and green. There are also a lot of taillights in this photo.
Medium decoration.
And then we were home - we were so exhausted from all the sightseeing in the heat!
