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Dear All,
Thanks for your messages. Trust me me Derek, this is a long way from Wood Green bus depot!
We left Hua Hin and took the overnight train to Surat Thani. We booked a first Class cabin and when I saw the alternative, I'm so glad that we did. It was full of young backpackers crowded in like cattle, on a train which must have been 60 years old. At least, this one didn't break down. Arrived at 5am and waited for bus and ferry tickets etc etc. Finally got to the pier and boarded the fast ferry at 9am. We thought it would be great to sit on the running boards until we realised that at 25 knots an hour and a heavy sea swell, we got absolutely soaked to the skin as did our luggage. Thank God it wasn't the cross channel ferry to France!
Arrived on the island of Koh Samui still wet and finally arrived at our resort hotel at 11.30am. The total travelling time from Hua Hin took 15 hours. It's 11.5 hrs from London to Bangkok!!!!!!!!
The hotel is stunningly beautiful and the room is fabulous. Never seen a room like it. Right on the beach and surrounded by water fountains, lush vegetation and flowers. White sandy beach lined with palm trees. Paradise.
We burnt 2 more CD's this morning to update our photos and booked a car for tomorrow to tour the island and a snorkelling trip on Thursday.
We'll send more pics with the next blog.
One thing is for sure. No more overnight trains or buses. We will fly to Krabi on Saturday and avoid another gruelling day's travelling. 45 mins as opposed to 12 hrs with hot and humid public transport. No contest.
We intend to relax here for a few days and chill out. Marion says "Happy New Year" to Billy at Cranborne. Lots of celebrations will start here tomorrow for the next 3 days to welcome the year of the Rat. We started last night as soon as someone said Happy Hour. Long Island Iced Tea and Banana daiquiris at 100 baht a shot. Get in!! This was followed by the beach Resort BBQ and Red Snapper and giant Tiger Prawns. Yummy.
More soon. I reccommend this retirement!!!!!!!
Love to you all.
Paul & Marion
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