Me Ju starts as she means to go on!
Samui’s neighbouring island Koh Tao was probably the highlight of the east coast where we went kayaking, saw a fire show and went on a snorkelling trip and managed to see another shark!
Paradise found?
We also experienced a full moon party which I am unfortunately still feeling the effects of. After covering ourselves in neon paint the drinks started flowing and before I knew it I was dancing on a table on the beach. Next thing I know I am falling off the table only for it to land smack on my toe. So the rest of the night was spent dancing on one leg…I think people thought I was trying to start a mass Hokey Kokey.
Preparing for full moon
30 second before the table falls
So a trip to hospital was required the following day but luckily the x-ray showed it wasn’t broken. However ten days later it is still hurting a bloody lot so a return trip may be required! I didn’t think I could feel any worse that day until I went back to our beach hut to rest my foot in the hammock only for the whole thing to snap and send me crashing to the floor putting my back out. Full moon has a lot to answer for.
The aftermath of Toe-gate
We decided to leave the east coast behind for fear of any other injuries and headed across to Phuket where thanks to my friend Siri we were treated to 5 star luxury at the Indigo Pearl hotel (sorry about the plug but it’s literally the best hotel in the world…go there!!). We got absolutely drenched by water pistols, buckets, hoses etc during the Songkram New Year festivities but decided to join in the fun by investing in a super soaker…yeah baby!
Asta la vista baby
Always look out for the young ones
We took a speedboat over to Phi Phi island home to “The Beach” and the most tourists I’ve ever seen in my life (not quite the tranquil paradise you’d expect!). It was stunning however and we spent more time snorkelling and swimming in the turquoise waters.
Jack, come back to me Jack....oh right, wrong film
We eventually left the beaches behind and headed back to Bangkok which was in a state of emergency. But we opted against the helmets and bullet proof vests (we’re from Wenvoe don’t you know!) and instead visited floating markets and had an elephant ride. We also visited the Grand Palace and in stifling 35+ degree heat the prospect of having to cover up out of respect was not particularly appealing. Instead of jeans I opted to wear my pyjamas….mmm maybe not the most respect I could have given.
PJs in the Palace
Unfortunately reader (god it’s started to sound a bit Jane Eyre) this is the penultimate blog post of my trip as I sit in a Bangkok internet cafe waiting to get a taxi to the airport for my flight HOME! If this post has not made much sense it is because I have a stinking hangover from consuming one too many of the infamous samsong buckets on my last night…I did however track down the thumb war girl and beat her…RESULT!
But now all I want is a good night’s sleep in my own bed….and maybe a roast dinner with all the trimmings! Too much to ask?
ROG
