Thailand- Koh Chang Day 8

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Day 8. Woke up to a beautiful day, had breakfast and set off down the western side of the island where most of the action is. The Eastern side is less developed so not as many shops for the ladies, very important. We decided to drive to the other end of the island and work our way back, about a 45 min drive. At the furthest point lies Ban Bangbao Jetty, a concrete jetty reaching out into the bay with improvised shops on either side, built over the water on stilts. At the very end of the jetty is a lighthouse and moorings for the pleasure boats that abound.

We had a leisurely lunch on the jetty of squid. battered and grilled, extra large king prawn, 6 to a half kilo, and some veggy stuff full of chillies and of course a couple of beers. All very nice and only £40 for the 6 of us. Heading back to the villa we called in at Tesco Lotus for supplies.

It may be of interest to mention the driving on the island roads. They are winding and very steep with hairpin bends occuring between villages, and although usually 2 lanes, making progress is quite slow due to an abundance of motor bikes in various forms, tourists and the locals meandering off the pavements (if present) and of course the street dogs. You just have to take your time. It's also worth noting that on the hairpins, the clutch in the trusty old Hertz rental van was slipping, which didn't inspire confidence.

Returning to the villa we plunged into the pool for the first time to cool off. Very nice. I then went in the sea; it's the temperature of a warm bath but the problem is after walking seaward 50 meters it's still only thigh deep. Tomorrow I'll explore further down the beach for water. (Rob speaking)

Coucou - nous avons passe Koh Rom - j'ai vue une grande vague et une enorme souris xxx

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Photos

Royal Siam, Koh Chang
Our Villa

Panorama
panoramic view of the villa and surroundings

View
Another view from the villa

Boat
Pleasure boat at Ban Bangbao Jetty.

Lunch
You just don't get seafood like this in UK

Shopping
The Ban Bangbao Jetty retail experience

Little bird
Just thought it was pretty

Sunset over our infinity pool
Sunset over our infinity pool

Comments

[Ann Tomlinson]

Thomas
Checking in with Thomas news. After a hard days labour bringing sheep down off the hill for worming and having great fun running at them and straight through the middle of them to divert them off the correct course am now asleep in front of the fire with Mocha and mum. Tea time soon

[Rob&Ann]

Sun over the yard arm!
Love the villa, the pool and the sun set looks amazing! Dad I've got Thomas walking to heel,that is after he has gone mental will the others for half an hour! No snow now just raining again! Love R&A x