Woke up at 5.30 ready to catch the early boat which left Koh Phangan at 7am. After squeezing on a little minibus we climbed up a few 'vertical' hills and across bumpy tracks to the ferry. Ferry crossing took a couple of hours but managed to sleep after the early start. Then, a second bus collected us from the port and took us to Surat. By this time getting a bit stressed with lugging our HEAVY bags on and off various forms of transport - but the worst was...

After a smooth boat ride we arrived in Koh Phangan - just like the herm ferry! It is much more laid back and quieter during the day which is nice. also far less middle aged men with young Thai girls which was starting to make me feel a bit sick. they sit there looking so bored and youknow they have really no interest in the old losers! Anyway, enuf ranting about that. Forgot to mention in my last post that I have seen my first guern of my travels. Well 2 now ac...

Arrived in Samui after a short flight from Bangkok airport. Flying over the islands reminded me of the good old CIs (although) obviously with the whole trpoical paradise element! Booked a night in Lamai at the airport and took a taxi ride (in the rain!!) to our cute little beach hut which cost us 4 pounds a night. Bargain! Flushing loo and everything. Lamai is quieter than the main town of Chewang, but the beach is prettier and there are less tourists around. Sp...

Left Bangkok today and let me tell you 3 days is enough. It had started to do our heads in - although I loved it. The night markets were amazing with a huge food court to try loads of different Thai foods. There were so many stalls selling dirt cheap things so natually we had to do a bit of shopping! We then got a tuk tuk to take us to a ping pong show. Was gutted to learn that this didnt involve naked table tennis - Pez and Dan - although think these girls wou...

Hiya. Arrived safely in Bangkok after the longest journey ever. Taxi to Khaosan Road took ages then broke down - luckily close to our hotel. We arrived on the king's birthday so saw loads of fireworks displays as we landed. The whole city was having a major party (and all wearing yellow strangely enough) but with the lack of sleep or care for anything other than a bed it was all a bit of a blur. Hotel really nice. We met a bunch of people last night who laugh...