Phuket
Posted by Stuart at 09:20 AM on February 13, 2004There's just something magic about the words. "It's the Friday before a three-day weekend" Add that to, I bought a plane ticket to Phuket for 99 baht (US$2.50) and I can barely contain myself.
That's right, this weekend will be spent on the lovely island of Phuket. I haven't been there since my first trip to Thailand 2.5 years ago. Therefore, I have never posted any pics here from that first trip, so I will be sure to take a few this weekend.
My happiness is not shared by my students today, though, as I am giving both of my sections a test in the second half of class. After this weekend, midterm exams will start. Now that it is exam time, the students become very dilligent in their studies. It's a little odd (yet refreshing) to see Thai kids take something seriously. (Remember, this is a country where I think it is a bit of an insult to be called "serious".) I'm always happy when they show me that they are really interested in learning after all.
How do you pronounce Phuket? Methinks it isn't how I am imagining.
Buzz, it is probably NOT as you expect. :P
The correct pronounciation is Poo-KET. For some odd reason, Thai transliteration sometimes adds a silent "H" after T and P (e.g., THailand)
- Stuart Thowns
Have fun in Phuket. I expect to see tons of great photos! =)