Pure tropical paradise. For less than R50 p.n. each we have been residing in beach frot huts with matresses on the floor, billowing mosquito nets and a toilet. Luxury. Spent a night at Island Huts, which is as tranquil as the name suggests. One steps directly from the small palm-thatched wodden shack onto the beach. Although this proved itself to be highly conducive for sandy bedsheets, it did wonders for my inner wellbeing. The whole day that we were there was spent in contemplative silence, reading books whilst listening to the soft lapping of the sea on the shore, which was no more than 2 or 3 metres away.
The water is crystal clear and the colour of turquoise. It's also amazingly warm! Warmer than I'd choose to have a shower.
Went snorkeling for the first time the other day in the waters surrounding one of the nearby islands. It was such a surreal experience to be surrounded by noisy tourists, but then as soon as my head was below the water, I was completely lost in another world. To dive down and swim amongst the incredibley colourful fish and giant coral formations was to be immersed in a world so silent and beautiful that, at times, I felt that I might be in a dream.
Was a pity to leave Koh Mak and return to the bustle and stink of Bangkok, but we have aquired a number of new travel buddies. Nick arrived on Wednesday with a German named Tim, and we met up with Bevan as well. Visted the Grand Palace, which was quite spectacular, but so so hot! We were required to cover up, meaning a heavy cotton shirt and long skirt for me. It was probably about 32 degrees! At least. Proceded to jump straight onto a bus to Krabi, and then on to Tonsai, where we are now. Very long, sweaty trip. 15hrs on the bus and about an hour on a longtail boat. But it is beautiful here. Some of the famous 'floating mountains' are here. Very dramatic landscape, and the sea is even warmer! Have also met a guy from Oregon, USA, named Tristan. Seems cool enough. Brings our ravelling party total to 6, me being the only girl. Love, love, love to all back home! x
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