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January 8th 2007

Published: January 11th 2007

At long, long last it was winter vacation time. Our trip to Thailand, was also our Christmas time, plus a chance to see my family, and for Tiem to meet them! Our flight to Bangkok was via Taiwan, which was fine as it gave me the chance to buy a game for my brilliant (early) Christmas present from Tiem: a PSP. This gave me something to do while Tiem slept during our 7 hour wait in Bangkok's new ... Read Full Entry

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Kevin

nightrider_1980

Born and raised in Portsmouth, England, in a provincial area called Drayton. After school, college, and a year at Portsmouth Uni, studying predominantly Photography, Media and Film Studies, I left for Uni in Sheffield. Had a fantastic time 'studying' and successfully received a degree in Film Studies. Like many graduates I still had no clue as to what I wanted to actually do? After another year in Sheffield not doing much I decided to spice up my life with a move to London. Got a job at the National Film Theatre where I have spent the last 2.5 years. Since working in London I have de... full info

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Aproaching Railay Beach

Stunning Railay Beach

Jutting Rock Formations at Railay

Mmmm...Shall we go rock climbing?

...No, we'll leave it to the pros!

Thailand in a Nut Shell

Not even posed.

Peak Season

Imagine this off-peak and it's stunning!

Peak Season 2

We avoided this beach in the day, but had it to ourselves at the skrike of midnight to see in the new year.

Giant Penises!

Fisherman throw phalic objects into this cave to ward off evil spirits.

Sun setting at Railay

Hunger Strikes!

New Year's Feast

Free BBQ on New Years Eve!

New Years Eve

A beach to ourselves for New Year. We asked a passing security guard to snap us just before midnight.

Our Humble Home on Railay

Wooden lodgings on Railay.

Wooden Lodgings from Outside

Kayaking around Railay Bay

Human Traffic

More revellers arive as we wait to leave.

Glorious...

The Boatman Calls

Leaving Railay.

It's all too Beautiful...

They're Leaving Too!

Our New Home

Khaosok National Park

11th January 2007

Gray Hartt
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Elephant's trumpet not roar
Hi Kev Great pics and fantastice prose as always. There was an earthquake in Taipan that made internet access impossible. That's why I couldn't check email. Elephant's trumpet - a fitting adjective I reckon! See ya mate, take care. G

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