Arrived in Phuket late last night as we decided we wanted to get to the beach asap and didnt fancy getting an overnight bus (so lazy and not at all traveller like!). Had an absolutely crazy taxi driver from the airport! He didnt speak any English apart from OK. He also kept shouting what sounded like 'Compacha' at us very loudly and often and pointing at the radio! We had no idea and just kept smiling. I wish I knew what it meant though.... Woke up this...

Arrived safely and after walking the wrong way managed to find our hostel which was tiny but very nice and just round the corner from the Khao San Road. Really liked the Khao San Rd but nowhere near as big or as busy as I thought it would be! Very cheap though which is fantastic!!

27 days to go! Thought I'd put a quick note on now, as the countdown begins! I am of course enjoying the natural wonders of New Malden and its' surrounding areas (hello Kingston) before I go. What will I do in the forthcoming months without McCheeskys on a Sat??? Kingston, you will be missed. Its all been a bit mad recently, with the decision to go and tickets being purchased quite close to the leaving date! I'm hoping to catch up with everybody before I ...