Today I went on a new signature tour from Treasure Island, The Andaman Glow. The morning started off very captivating. Our guide, Alina, talked about Thailand, life, culture, and religion the entire way to the first location. I learned many new and interesting facts, even though I'm not a first-timer in Thailand. The 1.5 hours on the road flew by, for which Alina deserves enormous respect! The first stop on the program was a magnificent, snow-white Buddhist temple. In the midday sun, it shimmered like a huge snow palace, its walls artfully decorated with intricate patterns. Next, we visited the Beyond Skywalk observation deck. The panorama from this glass bridge is worth the visit. The numerous islands scattered across the bay are endlessly admirable. After visiting the glass bridge, the land tour turns into a boat tour. Cutting through the water on a traditional Thai longtail boat, we visited many fascinating places. We stopped near the famous James Bond Island, strolled through a floating village of sea gypsies, and visited a cave with bats. And the crowning highlight of this action-packed day was, of course, the glowing plankton. Looking at the sparkling blue lights in the water, for a moment I believed in magic, the true magic of Thailand's aquatic world. This beauty can't be captured on a phone, but it will forever remain in my memory, as will the entire day spent with guide Alina and our small, friendly tour group!
