This year in May it’s our 25 year anniversary. About 20 years ago we talked about visiting Phuket but with 3 young kids a trip anywhere was too far out of reach. We’re now here in Phuket together and just being here after all these years feels like a major accomplishment.
We’ve had setbacks and challenges on this trip but we’ve also made a conscious effort to enjoy Phuket and all the positives that came with being here all these years later.
We laughed when taking this photo; we’ve been practicing using timers and propping my phone up against steps, benches, my handbag and just about anything that will keep it stationed in one position until the 10 second timer goes off. Tonight we look and feel calm; we needed this trip and this time away together. It’s funny coz he’s fallen asleep on the lounge in front of the TV and I’m wide awake posting this and mentally planning for tomorrow (our 2nd last day in Phuket) – we couldn’t be any more opposite and that’s ok because it’s what works for us. I’m hoping to plan as much as possible for the next 48 hours so luckily he is asleep because he’s going to need to be well rested so we end this holiday on a high. FYI – my luggage still hasn’t arrived and this dress was a last minute, unexpected godsend from a shop in an alley 🙏🏽

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