Sailing from Phuket
(Thailand) to the Andaman Islands (India), and back (February-March 2008)
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In February-March 2008, I went on a sailing trip with the
Aiken-Widom family. On a rented catamaran (Cyrene) we
sailed from Phuket to Port Blair (Andaman Islands) and back. Each crossing took
5 days, including a one-day stop in the Similan Islands (Thailand). I left the
catamaran in Port Blair and for 10 days I separately visited Havelock, South
Button, and Inglis islands
The
Cyrene crew, with Alex Aiken, our captain, on the right
Cyrene
Leaving
Kata beach (Phuket)
Thai
fishing boat near Phuket
Similan
island #4
Across
the Andaman sea
A nice
treat on the boat
Arrival
to Port Blair (South Andaman island) at 4am
Ferrys in Port Blair′s
harbor
Our taxi
in Port Blair (the typical Ambassador)
The
clock tower in Aberdeen Bazar (Port Blair′s shopping area)
Scenes
in Aberdeen bazaar
A small
temple in Port Blair
Beaches
in Havelock
Most of Havelock consists of dense forest, but there are many
trails that can be used for hiking
Havelock has also farming areas
From
Havelock to South Button and Inglis islands
South
Button, a tiny island, but a great snorkeling spot
Inglis island
Leaving
Port Blair on our way back to Phuket
