See I told you another blog was just around the corner! The last one took 2 hours to do though so I am going to have to try be a bit quicker this time.... I think Heath is asleep in the room or something as he hasnt yet come down to question what is taking me so long! :-) Hongs By Starlight On the 27th we were booked in to do the John Gray "Hongs by Starlight" Canoe trip in Phang-Nga Bay... We were told this was the most environmentally friendly and professional canoeing trip and while it was quite expensive compared to other trips it was worth absolutely every last baht! We were lucky enough to be booked in the same day as Carolynn and Tony and also Pat and Alison... When the minibus turned ... read more

Hi Everyone, We have had a few quiet days before Trent left so there is not alot of exciting stuff to report on but I thought I would take the time to jump on, update the past few days and wish you all a big fat Merry Xmas! I have heard the girls are having Xmas drinks tonight at Bella's new pad so I am jealous as hell (really! even though I am having Xmas in an exotic location) as I am missing everyone and I have been lonely for the past 12 hours since Trent left me! :-( Heath arrives tonight though so I will not be lonely for long! Merlin Beach Resort We had 3 wonderful days at the Merlin Beach Resort, where I eventually managed to plop myself on a bar stool at ... read more

Hello everyone, Well we are at the end of our last day in paradise and what a day it has been! Before I go any further, let me tell you about the rest of our time (as there hasnt been much to tell!) We have literally spent the last few days relaxing pool and beach side! I have stopped having cocktails as they are 180 baht each and it was seriously eating into my budget! :-( We have eaten every meal at the resort as the food is beautiful (a little pricy, but with the cost of transport to town you wouldnt save any heading to town for a cheaper meal)... They have a bar with 2 pool tables so Trent has kicked my ass numerous times, although I have won twice!! Yesterday right before Trent ... read more

Hello! Today was spent at a thai cooking school called "A Lot of Thai" ... I highly recommend it to anyone travelling to Chiang Mai.... the couple that run it speak really great english, they are both really really nice and the recipes were amazing!!! Trent and I were joined by a girl we met at the Elephant Nature Park, Chantel from New Zealand... so it was just the three of us. Yui had a baby girl in November and is due to open the school back up on the 21st Dec however opened today for us especially since she knew how much I wanted to attend her school... I had heard heaps of good reviews on the internet and they were all correct! We were picked up by Yui's husband Kwan who drove us to ... read more

1. I 'suck' at bartering 2. I have 'rip me off' written on my forehead 3. Planning is impossible 4. Dont eat strawberries that have been floating in a bucket of water at Doi Suthep! 5. Food poisoning is inevitable, regardless of how careful you think you are being! 6. Look around before thinking you just HAVE to have that item! 7. The road to Doi Suthep is windy and long - take travel sickness tablets - that is what you bought them for! 8. Air conditioning is a good idea - even in Thailands cool season 9. Taxis, Tuk Tuks and 'Red Buses' are never going to charge you what they should 10. Do not feel guilty about screwing someone over when bartering. They probably just got away with ripping off an unsuspecting tourist named ... read more