Scorching hot days, wet monsoon days entertained us upon paradise. People here to holiday in unique tranquility. Bars, restaurants, shops, massages, water sports, something for everyone, if only it was closer to home, we’d be here all the time! However maybe that’s a good thing. Christmas time meant accommodation prices were almost doubled, so backpacker’s budget meant cold showers and a fan room (i.e. no hot water or air-con). Unfortunately we reserved our room and paid a deposit, so we couldn’t move to a swimming pool hotel for less money. We discovered that there were more hotel rooms than flight seats! Days were spent on the soft white sandy beaches, swimming, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, shopping, cycling and drinking freshly squeezed fruit juices and freshly BBQ fish. Generally we were turning browner and browner, slowly toasting both
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