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Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang August 10th 2013

Was an absolute treat this morning to wake up when we woke up and gently stroll the breakfast. (By stroll I mean walk a little bit to the cable car then wait 10 minutes for it to arrive then get lost looking for the restaurant) it was pouring with rain but we weren't that bothered to be honest. Breakfast was amazing and Eireann got both of our monies worth - that girl loves breakfasts!! We returned to the room and finally got a chance to wash our clothes and luckily the sky was brightening so We'd have a chance to dry them too. We changed into our swimming stuff and walked about 50yards to the beach, picked a couple of deck chairs an just relaxed! I went into the sea and had a good swim. The ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang August 9th 2013

Super early start (for a change!) and we got in a taxi to take us to the airport where we were catching an express mini bus which would take us directly to our hotel right on the beach at Koh Chang (direct translation - elephant island) We got in the taxi and the driver said 400baht to the airport. I instantly told him to stop the car and said we wanted to get out unless he turned on the meter. He looked a little deflated but having had many people try their best to rip us off over the past few weeks we knew what was what. At the airport the meter read 200 baht and when we handed over the money he asked for a 200 baht tip as he had "looked after us with ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang April 14th 2013

Day 3 (or 4? I've lost track) of spending 8 straight hours floating in the sea. In the shallows the water is hot and you have to swim a ways out before it cools down a bit. Little (and not-so-little) brightly colored fish swim past my toes. There's little difference in temperature between the water and the air - depending on where you are either the water is a cool break from the air, or vice versa. The ocean is teal, stays shallow a long way out, and the waves are small and gentle. One of these days I'll get around to posting a picture. Yesterday I dragged myself out of the water long enough to have curried shrimp with rice and an ice cold beer at a cafe on the beach. I think it was ... read more
Ice Beach
Ice Beach

Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang April 12th 2013

I made it here! I'm feeling pretty darn proud of myself, but also wondering what the hell I've gotten myself into.. I mean that in a good way. I think. Anyway, this post is more for my parents to say I got in and I'm alive, etc :) The trip I got super lucky for my 14 hour flight - the flight was totally packed, but the guy checking me in gave me the last emergency row seat so I had about four feet of extra room in front of me. Really nice of him, considering it was about midnight by the time I got to the counter and I was basically already asleep, and probably only grunted at him in reply. As it turned out, I sat next to a former US airforce pilot who ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang February 16th 2013

We left Mukdahan and the Mekong river and decided to make our way south towards the sea. Surin was our destination, a town that comes alive once a year for about 10 days when they celebrate a big Elephant festival there but for the rest of the year it’s a sleepy town. Unfortunately we arrived on the wrong road and after a long drive Terry did not want to drive a further 50 kilometers out on another road to the Elephant Park and as it happened we would not have arrived in time to see any of the shows anyway. The town is full of elephant statues, mock tusks, street lights with elephants and of course real elephants – well there was one we came across being ridden around town. There was an old man who ... read more
Logs - pictures from the car
Viewpoint on Koh Chang
Koh Chang

Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang February 15th 2013

Day 20. Well what can I say?......woke up to another gorgeous day, unfortunately our last full day on the island. We must say farewell to Koh Chang, tomorrow, and start the long journey home..........but not yet!!!!! Today was another day of lazing and relaxing with a little excursion for some, reading and swimming for others. Returned to Blue's Blue's for our GALA lunch and thoroughly enjoyed it again. Tempura "whatever" was the dish of the day accompanied by papaya salad and/or fried rice, also "the best" Thai green curry and delicious Barracuda. Now back at the villa and doing much the same as this morning, relaxing, swimming and ,of course, blogging; sat here typing and gazing out on that fabulous vista we have so often shown on previous blogs, temperature 33C at 17-40 pm, beer in ... read more
Blue's Blue's again.
Catch of the day
Chicken in a basket

Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang February 14th 2013

Day 19. This morning we spotted a beautiful kingfisher in the trees, see photo, followed by a frog falling out of the folds of a sun parasol. It must be a climber to get up the pole, but why it wanted to sleep in a parasol is anybody's guess. After breakfast a splinter group set off to find the village fishing port. Down by the temple (wat) we found a cluster of buildings on stilts either side of a concrete jetty leading to the fishing fleet which was all in port as night fishing is the norm. A few inhabitants were mending and coiling their nets, but no fish to be bought. Lunch today was at Saffron on the sea, several whole fish being served with a glass of sauvignon blanc or beer. Returning home we ... read more
Frog/toad
Frog/toad
Kingfisher

Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang February 13th 2013

Day 18. Here we are, yet another day in paradise and the sun's still shining. Not planned to do a great deal today except to visit a restaurant that someone had recommended in the visitor's book in the villa so it was a leisurely breakfast then swim and read (kindles everywhere) and sunbathe. One faction decided they would go for a walk and others decided they were mad as it was about 30 c at the time. While they were away an old friend paid us a visit and made itself at home, it's a dog's life. The restaurant, Blue's Blue's, was superb: typical Thai style, with a hint of the Orient, outdoors, under the trees, a bit shacky (made that up but you know what I mean) and the food was fabulous, fish, shrimp,veg, rice ... read more
An old friend
Our lunchtime destination
Artefact 1

Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang February 12th 2013

Day 17. A relaxed start for the team today followed by a 10:15 departure to meet our speedboat at Chai Chet to take us on a short ride to Koh Rom (island) which has great significance for Norman & Hazel as this was Bens favourite place and where two years ago they scattered his ashes. On arrival the anchor was dropped and Hazel swam with Ben. Flower petals were showered on the water. A few reflective moments were spent on the boat. Restarting the V6 we sped off to circle the adjacent islands before returning to the quay by 11:45. A team decision was made by someone to retun to the shopping jetty at Ban Bang Bao where we lunched on the largest king prawns 'in the world' at 3 in a half kilo. 16:00 return ... read more
All aboard
Honda 2.8 litre V6 flat out
Koh Rom

Asia » Thailand » Eastern Thailand » Koh Chang » Koh Chang February 9th 2013

Day 14 Powerless in Paradise this morning - no electricity so no water, no aircon, no good.... Yess ....after breakfast, our new Toyota Commuter arrived. Our mission was to hire a boat to go to Koh Rom. We couldn't remember exactly where we sailed from last time - so pity our poor driver (Rob) - it's along here - no turn right - no turn left - bit further - oh no gone past - U turn - right - no left - anyway - we finally arrived and boat is booked for next Tuesday. Took some photos from opposite side of the water - beautiful location - then turned into the hinterland and located a local roadside bar-resto - Blues Blues - to which we shall return. Tomorrow we are crossing the water to the ... read more
All aboard the skylark
Another daily vistor
Boats




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