Quite a comfortable journey, although the plane was full to the rafters, with kids everywhere! We both managed to get a bit of sleep on the way home, which was quite handy as we were due to land at seven in the morning. Ben and Siobhan were kind enough to pick a couple of weray travellers up and after a refreshing coffee we were on our way home to Liam's Mum & Dad's house. We got dropped off to hug's and kisses and more coffee, before Siobhan and Ben were on there way to a friends wedding, we hope they can keep there eyes open and enjoy the posh hotel that they have booked for the event. We spent some time catching up with the family before Charlotte finally caved in and crashed out on the ... read more

KOH TAO Koh Tao has a special place in the hearts of scuba divers worldwide and was once a favoured hideout for pirates who stashed their gems deep within the jungle. This magical island however now has more of a reputation for its treasures under the sea. Diving drives the islands economy as Koh Tao issues more diving certifications than any other place in the world (yes, even more than the great barrier reef in Australia!). It is no surprise really as there are dozens of spectacular shallow reefs just off the shore. These colourful realms teem with marine life , from triangle angelfish to the inconceivably large whale sharks, and everything in between - rays, sharks, barracuda etc. Koh Tao literary means ’Turtle Island’. Well in a panic last night we found a cheap hotel ... read more

KOH PHI PHI Well this is a different pace of life! We get off the ferry and are pointed over to the tourist information shops there that are actually really well set up. They have the pictures info and prices of all of the available hotels on the island. It is not that big, so it is quiet a easy operation to run! The one my sister had recommended on long beach was unfortunately too expensive, so we plumped for a cheaper one in the town, The White 2 Hotel. It was a hotel painted all white, can you believe it!, with a huge double bed, Air Con and FREE Wi-Fi! A man was sent to pick us up and as there are no motorised vehicles on the island he turns up with a big wheelie ... read more

LANGKAWI We arrived at the ferry port, sailing past the big Eagle at ‘Eagle Square’, we grabbed a taxi to Pantai Tengah and Zackry’s guesthouse, which we made home for the next couple of weeks. We were given a double room, but that afternoon they were changing the roof from a noisy one for the summer, to a quieter one that did not tinkle so much when it rains. It is funny, when you are exhausted, how you can sleep through anything! Even a roof being changed. That evening we took a walk up the road, looking for some where to eat, everywhere seemed so expensive but we came across a nice little restaurant in the Sun Mall. It had a ladyboy as the waiter, who was very pleasant and it turned out that she had ... read more

CAMERON HIGHLANDS After a very comfortable five hour journey we arrive at Tanah Rata, a cute little town in the Cameron Highlands, we get off and jump into the obligatory white minibus, which whisks us away to Fathers guesthouse, a little bit of heaven. The climate up here is a lot cooler, wow what a difference! The posh rooms in the guest house were all full when we booked, so we got cheaper room in the sheds at the bottom of the garden (it was half the price!) Great, although the walls were pretty thin, they were very airy and comfortable. The dorm’s were in this area as well and they looked very good value for money too. No bunks in sight, yeah! Every one was really friendly and loads of people came up to us ... read more