Koh Ngai Part 2

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We are still on Koh Ngai. We had to move to a hotel up the beach as our bungalow was fully booked for the Chinese New Year (yesterday).

We looked round the hotel and were really impressed by how peaceful it was. There was no-one at all at the pool on the top floor. We booked in and got a great room which has a water feature in the bathroom. The views, as we are now up the side of a hill, are amazing. Unfortunately, about the same time we arrived a group of about 27 Americans (with loads of kids) moved in for Chinese New Year (apparently the parents work in China). They instantly took over the hotel like a pack and can be heard shouting to each other (even if they are only a foot apart) no matter where you go. We are sure not all Americans have this attitude but haven't met many who act in a civilised, considerate manner! Still, at least they are quiet at night.

The next day, we were joined by about 40 Thai people, also to celebrate New Year. They are perfectly nice people but we are feling a little out numbered.

We think we get the hotel back on Wednesday when, we are told, it goes down to a 6 room occupancy. Just how we like it!

We have had a trek to the other side of the island. It takes you through a real jungle and there are fantastic sounds from the monkeys and birds. Waking up here is like being in a avery, you don't need an alarm clock.

We have had great weather but there have been storms the last two nights. We have enjoyed watching the lightning from our roof-top pool.

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Photos

Sunset drinks on our balcony
The Americans can't get us here!

View from our balcony at the Chateau Hill Resort
It is great to have a room so high up the hill (although there are a fair amount of steps involved).

Sarah at the rooftop pool
Going out with a photographer involves lots of posing.

Nigel (carrying everything) during our jungle trek
Quite hot after a one hour trek!

Comments

[Sally]

Lovely
Hi, finally I get round to reading all your journals.... sounds like you had a fab birthday, thank you for the card you are very organised. Sounds like you have experienced loads since you have been there and are having a great time, I love the bikini shot !! very posey but someones got to do it, can we have one of Nigel next though! Look forward to seeing some more photos. Take care, try and avoid anymore bites or stings, Sal x

[David and Alison]

Belated birthday wishes
Sarah, i'm so sorry we forgot to keep a check on your blogs and missed wishing you a happy birthday i promise to make up for it when you get home, i've had a look at all the photo's now and they are Fab you both look like you're having a great time and we can't wait for you to return to tell us all about it. I retire Thurs, apparently my watch has organised a stripper for me probably be a gay one for my do . We may not be here when you get back we're looking to go to Bali sometime in march so if we're not around you'll know where we are i'll keep you informed of what our plans are and well try to delay till you get back Keep up the blogs i'll be checking every few day's to see if there's anything new ...missing you both..

[Mum and Dad]

You havn't changed
Glad to see Nigel has stepped into the role of pack horse. I can remember Sally doing the same for you when a bucket was a bit heavy for you to cayrry. The figure has changed somewhat though. We are missing you and loking forward to your return to see all the pictures. The views are stunning. Love fom us both.