Hello all Left Bangkok by overnight sleeper train which was surprisingly comfortable - even had curtains across our berths for extra privacy, an breakfast brought round in the morning! Arrived in Surat Thani at 6.40am, took a coach to catch a boat (2.5hrs) to Ko Samui, one of the southern islands. The one in the picture is Krabi which we are visiting in the next two weeks. Staying in a simple but very pleasant resort. Our room is a few hundred yards from a ...

Hello everyone Sorry it has been a few days, but website was down. Now in Bangkok where the traffic is dreadful and no-one stops for zebra crossings or lights. You simply have to take your life in your hands and pray when crossing roads. Bad pollution, too. Please see tuk tuk - we've had two rides in those. Again, fun but scary. Have visited The Grand Palace, Temple of the Dawn and the floating market - have some great pics and may download them when Jane...