Koh Ngai Part 1

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We arrived on Koh Ngai 2 days ago by speed boat and had to wade through the shallow water to the shore while some handy Thai men carried our backpacks and accumulated paraphenalia.

We have a lovely wooden 'villa' on the beach with an open air shower/bathroom which even has a small garden in it. We finally seem to have found a resort that doesn't need to play thumping music until the early hours - at last!

The beach is very beautiful, albeit a little lumpy with pieces of coral. You have to be careful not to tread on the hermit crabs. The sea is crystal clear and you can swim to a good reef just off the shore. The water is so warm, it's like a bath and unlike anything we have experienced before.

Today (my birthday) we kayaked to a big rock about 20 minutes kayaking away, where we tied up our boat and had a snorkel. There were so many fish (Sergeant Major fish, I think) that they were right in your face. Quite a sweet novelty until we both got bitten by them.

In two days time we are moving up the beach (as our current accommodation is full). It is a very busy time of year due to Chinese New Year on 18th Feb.

We really like this island as it is so natural and tranquil.

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Photos

Sunrise from our bungalow
Unlike Lanta, we are now on the East coast.

Our bungalow at Thapwarin Resort
Nice to be detached (although we hear today that some honeymooners have moved into the next bungalow)!

Nigel relaxing outside our bungalow.
Daytime temperature is 30. Overnight about 27 degrees.

Nightime view from our bungalow.
We are only 8 metres from the sea.

Thailand health and safety.
The resort next door were receiving supplies. You can see the rock we kayaked to in the background.

Birthday swing
If I look uncomfortable that's because I was, but Nigel thought it would be a great picture! I have had a great birthday so far and am looking forward to a seafood bbq for dinner.