Finally, reaching Koh Phangan (spelling?), I feel like the holiday (ie being lazy) has started. Full moon party (beach party every 28 or so days where everyone turns into werewolves and eat the shit out of each other) meant we had to get here as early as possible. So after reaching friendly, albeit smoggy and smelly Bangkok, we left that evening to get the night train down the peninsula to a quaint little village. Now, I doubt any of you have ever tried to get to sleep with someone hammering you. For the small minority who have, you have some idea of sleeping on this train. Although we were given 'clean' sheets, the combination of fully clothed and being at the top of the horribly hot carriage meant within 30 seconds of lying down the bed
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