We finished the first segment of this trip,
On the Pacific Princess ship.

Now we will visit places I have not been,
And in unfamiliar territory I will be seen.

And at the Captains will,
We just finished our first Pirate drill

I do not mind this extra fuss,
But I sure hope they will not bother us.

We sailed 10.258 miles from the start,
And getting used to it is not very hard.

Today we explored the Island of Phuket,
The nicest place in Thailand it is said.

Nature supposedly looks again like before,
The devastating tsunami in 2004.

But the repairs by mankind,
Seem to stay behind.

Many buildings are still in disrepair,
But the locals do not seem to care.

Because buildings and trash are hidden under a veil of green.
And beautiful tropical plants not often seen.

The white limestone cliffs above water that is emerald green
Is truly unique to be seen.

People keep monkeys as a house pet
On this magical Island of Phuket

13.000 million tourist came each year
To spend their vacation here.

Now the locals do their best
To service again 7000 million guest

And pray the next tsunami will stay away
From their beautiful bay.