Ko Jum

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After the hectic pace of Bangkok I decided some R&R on the beach was in order. Ko Jum was recommended in the guide book as being a very laid back Island so after staying at Krabi in the Ban To guest house for one night and getting some recommendations from fellow travellers i caught a ferry from the port at Krabi to Ko Lanta. At Ko Jum longtail boats come out and meet you and you have to scramble off the ferry onto these little boats which is good fun!! Its a choppy ride to the Ting bay resort and after checking in it was a hike up the hill to my little bungalow. It was very basic but cheap and it was my first introduction to mossie nets, fans, ghecko lizards making laughing nosies in the night and a non-flush toilet!
The food was great but it was very quite there and nothing much happened in the evenings. The next day I got up early and walked around the Island, chilled on the beach, had lunch at the Urban Cafe, met some Canadians and then it was another early night watching Night Night series 2 on DVD. All in all a very relaxing few days but it was time to move on to Ko Lanta.

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Photos

Ko Jum Beach
Had the beach to myself for the afternoon!

Tiang resort
My bungalow was at the top of the hill !!

Ferry to Ko Jum
Getting off the ferry and onto the Longtail boat

Longtail boat
And we're away- be prepared for a choppy ride!

Bungalow on the Hill
Not bad for 8 quid a night

Sunset from the Tiang Bay resort
Very relaxing

Longtail boat
Looking very pasty on day 5

Comments

[Ben Mac]

Rob, Hope you get this message, as I'm a total blog virgin. It looks like you're having a great time and the places you've visited look beautiful. Thanks again for the birthday text, not surprisingly Del forgot!! (Adam, if you read this, I'll let you buy me a beer next time we see each other). The knee op is on Friday, so I'll be waiting for you on the squash court, when you return. Cheers Ben