Phuket Diary - Tuesday 6 July 2010

I now have a routine; up at 10am, dress, have a gargantuan breakfast covering the culinary delights across the globe, return to room, have a tsunami of a dump; shower and off to the newly discovered jetty.

Another unique thing about the Amari Resort is that it has this amazing jetty. I suppose an equivalent in England would be Brighton or Blackpool Pier (but obviously smaller). I spend my days here rather than around the swimming pools. Its quieter with fewer people. Women who sunbathe at the jetty tend to be less inhibited and go topless. This would certainly be frowned upon at the two main swimming pools where children are gathered.

I maybe on holiday but I do watch a lot of television. I have particular fondness for the BBC World Service. It is a Home from Home for me. I like to know whats going on in my "Yard" whilst I am abroad. A small criticism of the resort is that for a modern complex they do not have flat screen televisions and the choice of English channels are limited. More sports channels would not go a miss as well.

Tonight is the Netherlands versus Uruguay semi final of the world cup. All the world cup knockout matches in Thailand start at 1.30am which is great, as I can party before the game and party even harder afterwards. It was a good game to watch with the Dutch deserved winners. To celebrate the Netherlands victory I returned to Hollywood nightclub, this time determined not to pick up any female companions especially if they had their own motorbikes.

I strutted my funky stuff (as only someone of my age could do) to the hard core R n B soundtracks. I think my innate natural rhythm prove to be a flame that attracted many moths. However, I simply said I was married with several children. It also helped that I mentioned that I had only 100 bahts in my pocket (less than 3 pounds sterling) which really did the trick.

I made my way home dismissing the numerous offers for a taxi or tuk tuk. The security guards at the hotel must think I am bit of a ladies man particularly after last night's events with "M". The guards smile when they see me and say 'girlfriend' repeatedly. I respond with a stern No. It could be worse the guards could shout out 'Ladyboy' instead.