We hired a private driver today and gave her a list of the places we wanted to see.  The first stop was the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary where we fed the elephants and posed for a few pictures.

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The next stop was the Buddhist Temple of War Chai Thararam.

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The Big Buddha

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The last stop of the day was the Cashew Factory. 

Cashew fruit, or cashew apple, is a tropical fruit that grows on the cashew tree. It’s often mistaken for the seed of the cashew nut, but it’s actually an edible fruit with a unique flavor and texture.

What do cashew fruit taste like

"Although the fruit itself is edible, it has a very short shelf life and can quickly become overripe. The most popular way to enjoy this fruit is by eating it fresh, either on its own or as part of a tropical fruit salad.

Cashew fruit itself is not poisonous, but the cashew nut that it contains is. The cashew nut grows outside of the actual fruit and is protected by a strong shell. This shell contains anacardic acid, which can irritate your skin and cause blisters if you come into contact with it.” [betony-nyc.com/can-you-e...](https://betony-nyc.com/can-you-eat-cashew-fruit/)