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Hey everyone!
Since I last wrote we have left my favourite part of thailand so far (Railay-Krabi) and headed to the islands again- this time Koh Lanta. This was a slight diversion from the original plans as we didn't even know it existed before a couple of days ago! However on other people's recommendations we decided to go exploring.
And go exploring we did-
The first day we just walked along the beach outside our bungalow and explored the local town.
Lesson 8: Low season on Koh Lanta = Ghost town
Wierdest sensation ever to be walking around an island that looks like it once catered for hundreds of tourists and right now almost see a tumbleweed down the street (I'm making the noise for you Kos girls ;-) ) However after eventually finding somewhere to eat that was open we went back to the bungalow and got drunk on a 1.5 litre of whisky costs the grand total of 2.80 English Sterling- what my dad would call 'A bargain'. Went to a Lesbian Bar- bloody hilarious and then ventured home.
Lesson 9: Black dots on rocks are Leeches
Lesson 10: Scooters are not big boys toys
Today we went 'proper' exploring via the means of the 'Motorbike for rent'. Half day and petrol for 4 pounds- a very cheap way to literately see the whole island. We decided to go south- went to a market before heading for the spectacular waterfall- not before Ryan fell off the motorbike and cut and bruised his foot. Walked about 30 minutes along the river- no, in fact, IN the river before Howie realised he had a leech sucking the blood out of his ankle. Lovely.
We then rode to the national park before deciding to head home.
As a strong believer that all things happen in threes on the way back Ryan fell off his bike again. Except this time it was really bad- srapping his shoulder, arm, knee and foot to shreds. He had also taken two massive chunks out of his big toe and was pouring blood on the street. However somehow he managed to ride back to the hotel where Nurse Wilko got into action thanks to my trustee Boots first aid kit!
All in all a very eventful day!!
Leaving tomorrow for Krabi again but this time the main Krabi town before we set off to Koh Samui to meet Jen aka Soly-monster.
Love ya! xxxx
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