Rachel Melvin Instagram – Photo 1 – Kevin and I aboard the #AndamanSpeedboatFerry just before we took the most terrifying ride of our life. The waves were massive, our captain was driving way too fast and we were sent into the air over twenty times during the 1.5 hr ride. Multiple passengers including us were severely injured, traumatized, and ill. Another boat (not andaman) crashed under the same conditions & all the passengers were killed. Speedboats should never be sent out in these conditions. I want to make people aware. Do not take a speedboat – take the big ferry! It’s only 30min longer and much, much safer. Our first two days on Phi Phi were ruined because we could hardly walk from our injuries. The company claims “they have no insurance or liability.” If anyone had been pregnant on our ride, they no longer would have been. One thing we are truly lucky to have in the US is protection from and against negligence like this.
Photo 2 – before we left #Phuket, we had #illy coffee at #HernCafe, one of the most aesthetically pleasing places! Surprisingly it took going to #Thailand to try @illy_coffee but now I’m obsessed. (I’ve already bought 3 cans in the little time since we’ve been back home 😂)
Photo 3 – these two handmade cups were #antique decor from #ChangMai that were adorning the bar at Hern Cafe. I somehow convinced the owner to sell them to me. I’m obsessed.
Photo 4 – Surprisingly I did not try any of these #desserts at Hern because we were always eating & I was way too full. But, my god they were beautiful!
Photo 5 – We returned our beloved scooter to the rental company just before heading to #RassadaPier to travel to our next destination #PhiPhiIsland
Photo 6 – me waiting for our #speedboat #taxi at Rassada pier in Phuket. My expression is foreboding.
Photo 7 – We arrive on Phi Phi island, evident from the iconic #longtailBoats lining the shore.
Photo 8, 9, 10 – our hotel @saii.phiphiislandvillage was a welcome sight. They absolutely spoiled us… but more on that in my next post and story!
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