Arrival and Day 1 - Wet, Hot and Bloody Amazing!!

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Quick Intro

Got here (BoPhut) and Dan met me from the plane. As soon as I'd dumped my gear we went straight to the beach bar for a beer, a game o cards and then I jumped in the ever-so-warm sea. I don't think I've been in warm sea - very strange indeed but such a wonderful feeling! Bophut Beach is lovely, one of the best on the island so it is said! Today we hired a jeep (no I wasn't driving!) and went up to see a couple of waterfalls. The first couple weren't so big and the uphill climb to the second one combined with the heat made me feel a bit queasy so I didn't make it to the top - just stayed half-way up dipping the ole feet in the water - laaaavely. We went for a full on swim around the lagoon at the third waterfall and Dan found a rock in the middle which we all tried to get on. Meanwhile Jamie and Dannie were re-inacting Take That music videos and bodyform ads under the waterfall...it was a good, but busy first day. Back to the bungalow, quick shower and back out to get some scran. Had a very tasty Massaman Beef curry and now Im sitting here with a full belly writing this and trying to not feel too tired as we are out 'on the piss' this evening along Chaweng beach.....I have a feeling I will be taking it easy though ;-)

We plan to stay in BoPhut tomorrow night and then head to Ko Pha Ngan for a few days to explore the bays and beaches. I will write more when I have addresses and tel no's.

Ok, tis enough for now. Saw some elephants, water buffalo and mating dragonflies today - more updates on wildlife watch to follow!

I hope everyone back home is doing great, love ya loads xxx

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Photos

About to land in Bangkok
I followed the shadow of our plane to landing - I have a very boring series of it becoming bigger and bigger in the frame...!

Bangkok airport is the future
its got a skytrain - how cool is dat!?

Trusty Converse
How could I have thought to leave this important piece of kit behind?!

lagoon I swam in
It wasn't quite blue, but it was lovely after all the trekking we did!

Comments

[Duncan]

Amazing that you took that photo of your feet a split second before impact!! You are so brave! So ruddy bloody brave!

[Dad]

Lucky Girl
OK I've sussed out how it works now and "I like..." this makes it seem that I am there with you (a bit) although I have no wish to travel the world vicariously - we need to talk about when and where we might link up. Maybe should have done that a bit more while you were here eh? Sounds as tho all is well, love you loads - ENJOY! X

[Anne Harvey]

Hullo!!
Hey honey, glad you got there safe and sound (and I'm jealous already) How hot is it out there? Looks boiling - mind the sunscreen and insect repelent!! Look forward to the next installment, Darren says hi xx