Another Trash Hero beach clean up was scheduled for today at 4:30 at Ao Yon Beach. I had been down to that area of Phuket before when I met up with Tim, the charter boat guy, but I don’t think I actually took the time to explore much or enjoy. Decided to go down there for lunch. I invited Jason, my new expat friend, but he had to work. He told me to go to “The Cove” and it was beautiful! A great recommendation.
The Cove is a resort with this restaurant attached.
Ordered a Thai Orange Cosmo and it was fabulous! A hint of ginger in it. Was amazing. When I was leaving around 2:30 the waitress asked if I was coming back for happy hour. Between 3-6pm they do two for one! Unfortunately I have to scooter home sober, but definitely need to come back with a friend.
My view. The day was zero% chance of rain. A perfect Sunday.
Barbara is a bad influence. I opted for some dessert today.
Cute little board outside the resort.
The beach right out front of the lunch spot was filled with boats. You could walk practically up to them in shallow crystal clear water. After lunch, I stayed on the beach for a couple hours wandering in and out of the water, reading, napping, and taking in the sounds.
The pattern in the waves and sand were so cool and water clear as can be.
Met up here with a few other expats and swept the beach picking up trash. It feels good to be part of a community that is helping out in Thailand. Some local women who were enjoying their Sunday with their families came up and thanked me. A couple of kids asked if they could help out and then later the team gave them free tee shirts. When I went to pick up trash near any locals, if they spotted anything they would then also stoop down and put it into my bag for me.
I get what Trash Heros is doing. They plan their pick up events when they suspect beach activities of locals, so they can see us doing a job that they should also consider. Making them aware. The little girl that helped out, when I showed her how many plastic straws were on the shore, she said she uses a metal one. The next generation here is learning and doing a great job at trying to help make change happen.
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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