Arrived in Singapore. Could not find a library picture of Singapore so I had to go with the elephants for the moment. I will put pics on when possible. Internet access is not a freely available here as Thailand.Flight uneventful and taxi nice and simple. Only been here for 3 hours and have found my bed (in a 6 bed dorm...) not sure how that is going to go, but it's cheap, never stayed in a hostel before and it's a bit strange. Still after this experience ...

Although the sun is out at the moment I feel sorry for people who have arrived this week for thier holiday. The last three days have seen on and off torrential rain and the forcast seems to more of the same until about Saturday/Sunday. Doesn't bother me as I have been in Thailand for almost a month and have seen endless sunshine and the objective was not to sit on the beach anyway. Trouble is in Samui if the beach is out of bounds then there is not a lot to d...

Moved into the guest house on Tuesday morning. I decided that a taxi would be best from Bo Phut as I didn't think that I would be allowed to get on a "bus" with a large rucksack. Room here is basic stuff but good although the water doesn't always work in the mornings, I have failed to find out why, but by the afternoon when I really REALLY need a shower all is well. Spent 2 days on the beach (not continuously!) in the shade as it is very hot her...

Arrived in Boh Phut yesterday, via the ferry and Nathon Pier. Hot, sunny and very beautiful. I have photos to prove it and will get them on asap. I have decided not to go to Koh Tao on Tuesday and that it is time to go and do my own thing, so today I caught the BUS - "it's a red bus comes every quarter hour I was told" my idea of a red bus is different to my adviser. A red bus here is an open backed truck (another one) with bench seats down each si...

Day 1. Bangkok Station again and over night train to Sarat Thani, had breakfast at a street side cafe whilst waiting for buss to Khao Sok NAtional Park.  We were collected from the entrance by the normal "truck" mode of transport and I did my normal undignified climbing in and out of the thing.  The first thing that I take notice of when these turn up is how high the back step is???? and can I get on board and alight from it withour making too...