After one whole day of snorkeling, it’s time to wave goodbye to Similan Islands. We boarded back the same speed boat that we came with, and headed back to Khao Lak Jetty. I was having a hell of a time enjoying the scenic view while allowing the warm breeze running through my sticky-salted-hair when the boat gradually slowed down.
A young guide sleeping
Passengers started to question each other…wondering why the boat stop right in the middle of the sea. The boat Caption then checked on the boat and guess what?! The boat is out of petrol?! Wait a minute; aren’t they supposed to have a spare tank of oil or something? Great! They don’t, so we have to call for backup. So everyone were actually stranded in the middle of the sea. This is one hell of an experience!!
The guide told us if we are lucky enough, we might get to see some dolphins. Well, looks like today is not our lucky day, there’s not even a single sign of fish, what’s more to say about dolphins. To compensate to our disappointment, the guide showed us a video of two dolphins swimming alongside with the speed boat from his handphone. Gosh…how I wish I get to experience this moment…sigh…
Almost an hour past….but there is still no sign of our backup boat in sight, where are they? I am so tired from the whole day snorkeling…I need a nice warm shower. Our night trip to Phuket seems impossible now. We had actually planned to go to Phuket for dinner provided we can reach back hotel early. But now, we are still no where…
Looks like the sun is getting tired too…time for Mr Sun to go for a rest after a long hot day. For the first time in my life, never had I seen such a beautiful sunset before. Thus, this unfortunate event actually turned out to be once in a lifetime experience for me. With the big round sun and an orange red sky as backdrop…the view is just simply breathtaking.
Simply breathtaking...
Our backup finally came to our rescue. Passengers are requested to switch to a bigger but slower boat. The speed boat then tied up to the tail and drag from behind.
Our rescue boat
Speed boat tied to the tail of bigger boat
The sea slowly blanketed Mr. Sun for a good night rest. Finally the jetty is in sight. The return journey was delayed for more than an hour. From far, our F1 driver is waiting for us anxiously. He had initially tried to call our handphones, but unfortunately there is no signal coverage in the middle of the sea.
Khao Lak Jetty during sunset
Head back to hotel in Phang Nga. Along the way, we are discussing on whether we still want to go to Phuket for our dinner….
