northward bound

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We finally have our beach-hunting skills honed to perfection! On both Ko Samui and later on Ko Pha Ngan, we found delightful areas with at least a little village atmosphere squeezed in amongst the tourism. While we were in Mae Nam (Samui) Chinese New Year was celebrated amid gongs and firecrakers louder than cannons. Chalok Lom on Pha Ngan was a much more serene fishing village, where the catches of squid were laid out on the beach to bake in the sun alongside the tourists.

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Photos

view from Big Buddha Temple
(those darn bells always get in the way)

a friend of pip's
for all of those bored by this photo, Jess didn't want it put in, so don't blame her!

sinkhole saltwater lake
shark and stingray nursery!

sunbathing squid
mmm, might avoid eating squid from now on...