Blogs from South-West Thailand, Thailand, Asia - page 899

Sawasdee Kraa! Not sure if I mentioned this before, but Koh Tao means Turtle Island. It is named this for its shape. But if you look at a map, it in no way resembles a turtle... ...and just yesterday, I was lucky enough to get to swim with a turtle! Yes, I'm finally over my island illness (thanks to everyone for the advice) and I was able to go SCUBA diving. How could I not, when it is one of the premiere dive sites in the world? I haven't been under the sea in a few years, so don't worry Mom, I took an afternoon refresher course. My instructor, I do believe, is the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen in my life. All the dive instructors are... I think it's a pre-requisite. Anyway, we went ... read more

This Small islands are marine park just off Koh Samui.. we spent a night over and camped in tents just off the beach.. Snorkling was fantasic.. but it was a pissa because most of the tourists that went with use couldnt swim.. So the are bobbing around in life jackets.. piss funny... Here are some of the photos.. ... read more

We took in the famous Full Moon Party on Haad Rin. The night was long, exciting, full of energy, and we all watched the sun come up.... read more

Greatings gang,hope your all doing ok and not suffering too much.As you may have noticed my spelling and grammar in my journals are abit poor.It's because most of the time i write is after i've had a few socials down the local(it help's me relax i don't drink all the time!!!!).Anyway this week has been a good week, i finally finished my teaching practices and did pretty well.The kid's were really great and they got alot of work done(unlike myself at school).Next week is my final week and my final exam's,I hope to do well but me and test's are abit like finding a chilli in your cornflakes??????I'll let you work that one out,but as alway's i'm battling on and i know your all behind me pushing me forward.It's nice to be wanted...........(pause as i ... read more

What day is it? A few days ago Sarah was convinced it was probably Friday or Saturday and I thought it was Saturday or Sunday but it might have been Friday - there was an even smaller chance it could have been Monday. But we weren't quite sure. Life on an Island Paradise Fortunately life on our island paradise is living up to expectations. It's warm and sticky, sunny during the days, the food's good and you can get an hour-long massage on the beach for just under 3 Pounds. Some of our day-to-day conundrums involve what to have for breakfast, and whether to lie on a beach towel or sarong during sunbathing sessions. Recently I've opted for the towel, but I think I'm going to go back to the sarong. You just get that little ... read more