Banana Rock Beach

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I was determined to get my butt out of the condo today and I researched Phuket beaches I haven’t been to yet and picked Banana Beach to try to find. (Tiff and I had taken a boat to a Banana Beach and I wanted to know if this was the same one) It’s another one of those hidden beaches and google maps could not locate it. The instructions from the website said “You have to have sharp eyes to spot the beach through the trees that line the road. Pass Trisara and slow down when the road dips down. Park and walk down through the trees.”

Now see, this sounded like fun. What I didn’t anticipate is taking a wrong turn and ending up near Kamala Beach which I knew was totally the wrong direction! (proud of myself for recognizing that) Also in my lost travels I noticed that Surin Beach area has a big Muslim community. Once I turned myself the right direction, I was well on my way. It ended up taking me 1 hour, instead of 35 minutes but I was glad I didn’t give up.

View from the top where the path began. NOTHING like the hike of Freedom Beach.
Where the path forked, I obviously picked the wrong way and ended up maneuvering down this drop off. Thank God for tree roots!
The view on the walk down.
Seriously. God’s landscaping.
Another swing just waiting for someone to pose.
Not a soul in site. I was alone for about 2 hours. I was loving it.
Only my footprints in the sand.
The waves were quite fierce and a storm was brewing. It started to rain, but watching the wind and the clouds I figured I would just stay and get wet. I sat in the rain and watched the waves crash against the rocks.
I swear if I were stoned I could have solved the world’s problems sitting here.
The sand at this beach was more like little pebbles. And there were hermit crabs just running about. I watched them fight, hide, some without shells, all different sizes. They are actually quite quick.
My 513 (shout out to Cincy) selfie.
When I finally left it was about 5 pm and a lot of people were starting to come to the beach. It must be an after work spot. Many took the risk to swim in the waves. Others tossed coconuts like bocce ball. This photo was taken as I walked up the right path back to Tia. She used 1/2 a tank today!!! A total trooper. Totally amazing day.
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Published by Tonya Takes Thailand

I'm just your average gal figuring out her way through the second half of life that decided to follow a calling to Thailand. Now back in the USA due to covid, seeking nature for further direction.

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    1. I just posted my first honest check in”. 🙂 I’m so glad you are reading it. Hope it encourages you to Japan. Is your son still there? Have you visited yet? Love that your other son graduated. Looked like an awesome time out West. I have never been to that part of the country. Looked beautiful! Good to hear from you.

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