I am the secret that you keep; MISS SCARLET.

Sunday, December 10, 2006

back from sun, sand and sea

Club Med Phuket wasn't as great as Club Med ria Bintan, but still, it's unforgettable.

the one thing i love about resorts, especially in indonesia and thailand, is the clear waters, miles of beaches plus piercing blue skies. it's heaven i must say. and every time i go back to those places, i fall in love with it all over again.

i managed to go parasailing again, and for those who have yet to try it out, all i can tell you is that it feels like you're literally in heaven, looking down on earth. the wind in your hair, sea spray hitting your skin so gently and the glistening turquoise water staring back at you.

as with all Club Meds, the G.Os were friendly, though once you haven't been around that sort of company for some time, it takes some getting used to. for me, it took me about 3 days to soak up the atmosphere and the "ra-ra" tradition that is their key 'style'. slowly but surely, i got into the mood of enthusiasm and "party-all-day-long" kind of mentality. from then on, it was good. :)

without boring you guys with petty details, let's just say, all Club Med vacations are filled with more than just clean fun (for me at least). somehow or rather, i always end myself up in some sort of flattering yet awkward kind of situation where getting stalked is a "must-happen". as i have learnt, "what happens in Club Med, stays in Club Med".

all i can say is, it's always a tight slap to the face when reality dawns on you and you are no longer on holiday. thankfully, this time around, the blow is cushioned by the fact that my brothers will be flying down the coming week. so december won't be so dull. and next weekend, we'll be staying at a villa in bintan for a few days, so more tanning for me. :D

i have to admit, i missed my beau a whole lot for the past week. and grappling with what i had to face in Phuket, with what i have at home was a bit of a toughie. not because i was so close to give in to temptation, but because i had no where to run. hide. whatever you want to call it.

i had to face it every day. and the pressure of staying faithful was (no, not suffocating)... weirdly rewarding. not that i mind the feeling of staying loyal. it's just different to finally feel like i have hit home ground, and i know where i want to be.

it's been a good trip. a relaxing one with good company, non-stop binge fests and plenty of sun, sand and sea.