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December 26th 2007
Published: December 26th 2007
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Heat, everywhere and fragrance perfuming the air - flowers, vegetation, herbs and spices. Insects, geckos, birds, even snakes slither by in the undergrowth and you're thrilled when the heavens open and cool water rains heavily on the palm trees. Beaches of white sand, jade sea, filled with fish of all colours and sizes, and below them again, the coral. Thailand - beautiful, lush, at times frien... Read Full Entry



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Porn massage?!Porn massage?!
Porn massage?!

We never found out.
Waterfall on SamuiWaterfall on Samui
Waterfall on Samui

Aoife cools off after a busy day scooterin!
Evening sky on LantaEvening sky on Lanta
Evening sky on Lanta

The view from our beach
Happy B-day King BhumibolHappy B-day King Bhumibol
Happy B-day King Bhumibol

We arrived in THailand on the King's birthday - the whole city was dressed in yellow in his honour...
Pier on Koh SamuiPier on Koh Samui
Pier on Koh Samui

I loved this picturesque but crappy pier.
Sunset beach Koh PhanganSunset beach Koh Phangan
Sunset beach Koh Phangan

Our bungalow was on this beach - Lovely!
A beer in the filling stationA beer in the filling station
A beer in the filling station

Everything in Bangkok seems to turn into a bar after dark. Novelty action!
Aoife's bbq'd snapperAoife's bbq'd snapper
Aoife's bbq'd snapper

She assures me it was absolutely delicious
Birds on the beachBirds on the beach
Birds on the beach

These little dudes were very entertaining - Any ideas what they are Aine?
Flowers on Koh LantaFlowers on Koh Lanta
Flowers on Koh Lanta

The whole place was like an overgrown botanical garden - it even smelled like the glasshouses in Glasnevin
OrchidsOrchids
Orchids

Koh Lanta
Deserted beachDeserted beach
Deserted beach

Koh Phangan
Phuket in the rainPhuket in the rain
Phuket in the rain

It rained every day for about an hour
Aoife swims pt.3Aoife swims pt.3
Aoife swims pt.3

Andaman Sea - Karon beach
Cocktails on PhuketCocktails on Phuket
Cocktails on Phuket

Aoife's was served in a pineapple! Seriously cheesy but somehow appropriate for our surroundings
I'm a home-owner nowI'm a home-owner now
I'm a home-owner now

Koh Lanta - these hermit crabs were everywhere
Aoife scooting!Aoife scooting!
Aoife scooting!

Koh Phangan



31st December 2007

Hey guys!
Hey u 2..all I can say is wow..what a trip u's are having!!Ive checked in with u's a few times and I end up logging off a dark shade of green!Ur entry about thailand took me right bak..fun times for sure!!Really sounds like u's have it sorted..seeing and doing it all and yet taking no crap from the lovable but tricky locals!!cant wait to hear the rest..when I need a break from lesson plans and assignments u 2 have replaced bebo for me!!

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