Koh Tao and Koh Phagnan

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1.5 hrs by ferry we arrived at the small pier. Koh Tao for 3 nights then on to Koh Phagnan by ferry for another 3 nights before leaving by ferry/bus to the west coast at Krabi.
We ate fish,fish and more fish,excellent barracuda, squid and red snapper and drank lots of fruit shakes and fresh coconuts to ward off dehydration. Water was so warm but a bit murky due to the tides(moon)The tide was so far out that whilst dropping laundry off in the next village on koh Tao,I decided to buy a bottle of wine and save time by cutting the bay and wading across thigh deep,it took about 20 minutes,all for a drink!
The reefs in both islands are amazing, the best colours and variety of fish. We stayed in the quiet areas of the islands as there is a big party scene especially during full moon. We hired a scooter on Koh Phagnan as it is much bigger than Koh Tao,very hot on the bike once you stop riding, better on the move. Pretty lazy on Tao but did alot of exploring on Phagnan, 2 waterfalls with no water! Lots of small villages and dirt tracks,a dangerous place to drive generally.Trying desperatly to catch up with this blog thing,once up to date things will be easier,I hope! UPDATE, in CHINA NO FACEBOOK FOR 2 MONTHS!, Lynn x

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Photos

Squid fishing boats
These were moored at chalok bay in Koh Phagnan,notice the differant bulbs,energy saver, halogen etc.

Koh Tao Snorkeller
Fantastic reef here on Haad Kohm(coconut beach) Had to wear that shirt for the sun

Lynns ready to relax on Freedom beach
What you can see hanging is dead coral,very sharp on the skin. We saw alot of injuries due to careless swimming.

Our Koh Tao Bungalow
They gave us a choice of a wooden one or this one.We chose the brick one for two reasons, stronger in the monsoon gale and a proper toilet inside with light!

Freedom Beach
Lynn and another dog friend,it needed a wash.

Cat and Lynn
This cat was a pest, always trying to get in our bungalow for shade.Also a very load meow.

In Long Boat on way to Bottle Beach
The boat owners always bless thier boats and put garlands around the bow for luck.

Arriving at Bottle Beach by boat taxi
We were nearly drowned on the way back due to a rain storm that came in,the kids were in tears and we were all soaked due to the enormous waves that crashed over the longboat.

End of the road
coz its a pier and lynn was only having a rest while i took the photo