Ko Phangan: Full Moon

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I arrive the day before the Full Moon. My bungalow is sub-standard, but at least I meet a couple of cool guys from Seattle. We rent motorbikes, and drive all the way to Haad Rin, where the big party will be tomorrow night. I can't describe the thrill of driving these bikes on winding, treacherous mountain roads at night! Such a rush, and with palm trees whizzing by, it's paradise.

We hang out near the beach, and witness the most incredible view of the moon I have ever seen. It is reflecting on the water and illuminating the waves as they slowly come to shore. People are lighting up "lucky balloons" (a flame with a colored bag above it) and they rise off the beach and race toward the moon. Oh, if only I had my camera!

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The night of the party is OK. It's just your typical Frat party on the beach, but with good DJs and a LOT of people. I had fun, got my pictures, and left.

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Photos

What a party!
They lit this up in flames that were dancing in the dark