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We decided to do a last minute boat trip up to the Mekong Delta on our last day in Ho CHi Minh, we travelled down the river stopping at different islands to see how the locals live, teaching us how they make honey, coconut candy etc, we even got to hold a snake around our necks!! Was a good day and a nice trip to end our time in Vietnam.
The following day after 2 1 hour flights, a 2 hour bus journey, a 1 hour boat trip and 1 hour taxi journey we arrived at Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand!! Yes, we have decided to alter our trip! We are now spending 2.5 weeks sitting in the sun relaxing on the islands beaches. We have decided that we love asia so much we wanted to make the most of it, and as its so cheap we would get so much more out of it. Consequently we are going to leave New Zealand for another day, when we can come back and concentrate on one place, spending as much as we want rather than be so consiuous of money and missing out on activities we would want to do. As you are all missing us so much, we will be home a couple weeks earlier! Arriving in Thailand, we know we have done the right thing as it is so beautiful here, the white sandy beaches, and extremely clear seas. Much bigger than expected, loads of shops, restaurants, bars etc.
We have spent the last two days on the beach, baking in the sun right by the sea, and then enjoying walking up the strip, experiencing different restuarants and bars. We went to a beach party last night and had some cocktails, and looking forward to a cabaret later in the week, an ice bar and may even watch the thai boxing depending on its cost!! Our hostel is great, really funky, with massive disney art prints, funky chairs and lamps etc. We are looking into a trip to Koh Tao island to do some snorkelling or a dive, though have seen small fish in the sea and thats a little too much for me!!!
Still having such a good time, we may not get many pictures on until we get to oz as we have already lost our photos twice, luckily being able to pay to recover them, but dont want to risk it here. But we have lots!!!
Hope everyone at home is good and well.
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Verity Glad you made it to Thailand!! I know how much you wanted to go there and I bet it is just amazing! I hope you didn't decide to change your trip and do New Zealand another day because you are scared of the bungy!!! lol
Jackie Jon Alex & Matt Hiya Dani and Martin Sorry that we haven't blogged you before (computer probs) but wanted to say we've really enjoyed reading about all of your wonderful experiences and looking through the fabulous photographs. Thailand sounds fantastic and we don't blame you for wanting to stay longer, make the most of the dreamy beaches and sunsets and also the good value for money that Thailand offers. New Zealand can be another future experience to look forward to. We are all fit and well back here in the UK and we are looking forward to seeing you both on your return. Keep safe and well and if not as the old saying goes "just get in a taxi", or I should say now that I seen your brave photos "Just get on an elephant!" Luvs you, big kisses and hugs Jacks, Jonny, Ally & Matty xxxxxxxx