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Thailand: The Pak Tako Estuary in Chumphon

Posted on July 5, 2013 | Leave a comment

For the third day I am in Chumphon.

During my first trip to Thailand, I have already stopped to Chumphon on my way to Koh Samet. This time I woke up at dawn to get to the estuary Pak Tako. A 5 minute drive from Tusita Resort & Spa.

The beach is large, palm trees, a wreck and low tide. Some pictures and mosquito bites, waiting for the traditional boat in which we visit the estuary. Timidly the sun rises. Beautiful light with golden reflections through threatening clouds, the sky cleared. This is the beginning of the rainy season. And the bottom of the air is already heavy, tropical weather.

The boat is late (ahora misma, lol). Finally sat in the front “seat”, I gradually discovered each bank. Pristine luxuriant nature on one side (pictures 5,8 & 10). Fishermen’s wooden houses on stilts, boats, fishing boats and warehouses on the other side. Gently life resumes and we meet here and there a fisherman or older women drinking tea (pictures 4 & 6).

No noise except for few boat engines. I like watching the conch of traditional boats. Everything seems immutable, like a ritual that is repeated again and again, reassuring. Time slows down. A peaceful feeling without crowds or tourist. The estuary is small and the boat is fast enough. And we decide to attend the return of fishing in the warehouses. We reach them by road in less than 5 minutes. To be contunued…

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Thaïlande: l’estuaire de Pak Tako à Chumphon

Posted on July 5, 2013 | Leave a comment

Pour ce troisième jour : je suis à Chumphon.

Lors de mon premier voyage en Thaïlande, j’y étais déjà passée pour rejoindre Koh Samet. Cette fois, lever aux aurores pour se rendre à l’estuaire de Pak Tako. A 5 minutes en voiture du Tusita Resort & Spa.

La plage est immense, des palmiers, une épave, marée basse. Quelques photos et piqûres de moustiques en attendant le bateau traditionnel dans lequel nous visiterons l’estuaire. Le jour se lève timidement. Belle lumière, reflets dorés sur nuages menaçants, le ciel s’éclaircit. C’est le début de la saison des pluies. Et le fond de l’air est déjà lourd.

Le bateau tarde (ahora misma, lol!). Enfin assise à l’avant, je découvre peu à peu chacune des rives. Nature luxuriante presque vierge d’un côté (photos 5,8 & 10). Habitations de pêcheurs en bois sur pilotis, barques, bateaux de pêche et entrepôts de l’autre. Lentement la vie reprend son cours, on croise ça et là un pêcheur ou encore des femmes âgées buvant du thé (photos 4 & 6).

Pas de bruit à l’exception des moteurs de bateaux. J’aime observer les conques des embarcations traditionnelles. Tout semble immuable, comme un rituel qui se répète encore et encore, rassurant. Une impression de bout du monde, sans foule ni touriste. La promenade en bateau s’avère être assez rapide. L’estuaire est petit. Nous décidons d’assister au retour de la pêche dans les entrepôts. On y accède par la route en moins de 5 minutes.

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Tusita Resort & Spa: A Charming Hotel in Chumphon

Posted on July 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

By late afternoon, after a long long road we finally stop

at Tusita Resort & Spa in Chumphon. This is a good option for those who decide to rent a car and drive from Bangkok to Phuket or the south of Thailand in general. The entrance of the hotel is awsome, with a Thai traditional decoration.

In my room, the decoration is also really nice. Too bad that many details are outdated. Undoubtedly, the whole has a certain charm, but deserves a little refreshment to add a modern touch (pictures 1 & 2).

The bed is very comfortable and honestly it was SO hard to leave it in the morning! This is a good point (LOL!). The bathroom is large and clean, with a big shower and no bathtub. Not a problem for me, I don’t use bathtub. As I only stayed here one night, I did not have the time to swim, or just relax by the pool (picture 3).

Could you imagine, having a pool in front your room and not using it? The setting is very relaxing and exotic, with the profusion of plants, palm trees, teck furnitures and decorative elements with elephants carved in stone (pictures 4 & 5). But it was impossible to enjoy it, mostly because of mosquitoes massive attacks!

I had the same problem in some places in Poland! Quite amazing mosquitoes in Poland, isn’t it? For ending this review of the Tusita Resort & Spa: the other asset of the hotel is its proximity to the Pak Tao estuary, to visit the fishermen in early the morning. And watch the return of the fishing : maybe see you there? To be continued in my next post …