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Published: March 10th 2007
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Ko samui. Had a mammoth journey from Bangkok to samui. Left the guest house at 4pm and arrived at samui at 12pm the next day. Although it was a hell of a long time the journey was surprisingly comfortable, the seats on the bus were really good as you could recline them right back and we watched Miami vice. The boat was really. Air conditioned and I actually managed to watch saw. (I don’t do horror films; they give me nightmares, yes seriously)
When we arrived we had absolutely no plans as to what and where we were going once we got there. Always the best way to travel. The owner of a beach hut resort approached us and offered us a beach hut on lami beach for 350 baht. So split between the 3 of us that equates to around 1 pound 80 pence each. Not bad. The facilities were basic. Cold, shared showers but at least they were European style toilets. The beach was fantastic. Exactly what I had imagined, but felt surreal to actually be there. The sea wasn’t great though. As we are in the dry season the water levels aren’t as high and so the
water was very shallow and not really any good for swimming or snorkeling. So I was a bit disappointed in that aspect as it was thing I was most looking forward to.
But the hut was very compact and the thought of having to spend 3 nights in there with Elise and Lene who are the most untidy 2 people I have met, was a bit daunting. Plus there were only 2 beds and we did not have aircon only a little fan. But beggars can’t be choosers.
Luckily for me, we met 3 English girls who had just arrived that day as well. I immediately got on with them all and was invited to move into their hut where they had a spare bed. Beth, jo and jane are in their last month now after traveling the world. They are great and have really enjoyed traveling with them.
Well we originally hadn’t planned to go to the full moon party. But as it worked out it had been put back a day because of another festival. So we all decided it was an opportunity that couldn’t be missed and oh my god it sure was an
experience!
We left the huts at around 9;30pm after a few beverages. We had to get a minibus to the port and then a boat to the island. It was just like the love boat. Music blaring and people dancing. We hit the beer which I wish I hadn’t tried to drink as beer and me just don’t mix to well. The boat took about an hour and I felt as sick as a dog by the time we arrived. But I dug in and we walked into the town. It was really weird because you’re just walking along and then you just hit a wall of people. There were about 20,000 people squeezed onto the beach that night.
We purchased some florescent paint and covered ourselves in it. We were actually quite modest at first. Just putting a few stripes on our faces and the odd word hear and there. But once we started to feel a bit tipsy they soon made a second appearance. Let’s just say there were a few unhappy people who just happened to be standing nearby. I can’t wait to get the photos back to see what the hell we all looked
like.
We were warned not to take anything valuable to the party, as it is well known that pick pockets and thieves come out at the full moon and I didn’t want to risk having my beloved camera stolen. So we brought some throw away cameras. I know there were some great pictures but as t5he night went on, the majority of us thought it was I good idea to go for a swim and unfortunately the cameras came along. But wait and see. I will upload them as soon as we get them developed.
It was the best party I have ever been to. It was absolutely crazy. I quick overhaul of the night events. Started off on the buckets. These are the traditional bucket and spade style bucket which a cheap bottle of whiskey, vodka or what ever you fancy is mixed with a soft drink. They were selling for 180 baht which is roughly 2 pound 20 pence. This is what you would pay for I single vodka at home so you can imagine that we were quite merry by the end of the night.
We danced and danced and danced. This is more
difficult than I imagined on the sand. Elise and lene got very pissed, very fast. It was so funny to see. They were just falling all over the place, laughing and having a great time. Although it wasn’t to last long as they had a massive fight. Alcohol induced of course, but Elise saw red and pushed Beth off a table. Oops. Then charged down the beach. Not a good idea at somewhere like this. This was about 2;30 am and this is where the night started to get a but mad. Jo was desperate for a wee. I have never seen toilets so bad in my life, they were actually overflowing with shit! So she decided she would go and do a wee in the sea fully clothed. The worst thing was that she had to wade pass the dozens and dozens of blokes easily pissing into the sea. Lovely! As far as I can remember I think Jo spent the rest of the night in the sea, shortly followed by Beth. Who was kind enough to feed the fish as well, if you know what I mean.
Me and Jane danced some more but the night soon
came to an end when Elise and lene did a disappearing act and we spent the rest of the night trying to find them. Naughty girls. But I think they regretted it in the morning when Elise woke up with mysterious cuts and grazes all down her legs. But worst of all was that her big toe nail is now hanging off. None of us know how she managed it, that was 5 days ago and there is now puss coming out of it. I have just bandaged it for her but I think she may need to get it taken off at the doctors. Well I think she learned her lesson and won’t wonder off again.
Oh my god got to tell you about this. We were at the table the other day and they must have had flash backs to the other night. They went bright red. When they finally got round to telling us they said in the early hours of the morning when they were making their way back to the boat. They really need the toilet. They asked a man id they could use the toilet. He gave them directions upstairs to the toilet.
(The locals are obviously accustomed to the drunken behavior of the tourist and don’t seem to mind as it must bring in a lot of money for them.) Anyway they proceeded upstairs to what they say they remember to be a guest house or the mans own house. They couldn’t find the toilet and were so desperate they both dropped their knickers and did a wee in the mans lounge. Can you believe that! On the floor in his house!
We headed back to the boat without the other two at about 4am. The boat didn’t leave till 5; 30am. That time is just a blur. When finally got home at about 7am and I got a cold shower and went straight to bed.
We decided to continue to travel with Beth, Jo and Jane and so have now traveled to koh phangan. Keep a look out for the photos!!
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sheryl beryl
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happy birthday to you and me
hey hey hey bex!! sounds like you're having a great time on your travels!! the full moon party sounds like a crazy experience, glad you managed to get there cause i know that was something you were hoping to do. I had a great time in espanol, went shopping in zara, bought lots it was great!! im going back to spain next month so im not too depressed!! i tried to call you twice on your birthday and text you but not sure if it worked. i got your number again of your mum just now and tried calling again, it rang but no answer so im not sure if im doing it right! i just got my birthday present, oh my goodness it is absolutely beauitful and perfect for my trip to thailand. thank you so much, i love it. and when i read the card you sent me it brought a tear to my eye, missing you loads and cant wait to see you!! your mum showed me your coat and oil pics, they are lovely!!! i can see lots of shopping coming up when im there!! better go, im out on the town tonight so need to have a bath, my hair is so greasy!! be careful and makes ure you're not doing any wondering off like your friend, its too dangerous to be wondering off on your own. see you soon my honey bunny!! love you and miss you loads xxxxxxxxxxxx shez