Countries : 1
Cities : 6
Massages : 2
Time away : 19 days
Books read: 4
One of the main islands you instinctively think of when you think of Thailand is Kho Phang Ngan. Mainly for its hectic week long full moon parties, half moon and blue moon and basically any other excuse for people to get drunk.
Yet when we got to the island it seemed pretty quiet, especially after the rough ride we had when our truck veered unintentional off road in pitch black conditions. It was then I realised firstly we were in the north of the island in hat thong nai (I think) and secondly there was no party about to happen and so this explained the relaxed atmoshphere.
Staying at the bamboo bungalow literally a stones throw away from the beach with a really friendly Englishman who came out and worked here for 6 months before returning home during the summer period.
The sand there was particularly smooth and I know it sounds strange but it did feel pretty good with it running through my toes and moreso rubbing against my mosquito bites.
Here I did a bit of kayaking which I had never done before (it doesn't half hurt your arms) and general exploring. Gotta say the food here was amazing in every place I ate.
Also I caught the end of the royal wedding with the Buckingham Palace Balcony double kiss they kept raving on about. Obviously had tons of conversations about the monarchy leading up to this day but upon seeing the footage it did warm my heart that with all the negative news we hear day in day out that finally regardless of what your opinion of royalty is at least this was a day which brought people all over the world together for something positive.
Great place to go if you want to escape the craziness of the full moon party with its seclusion and solitude. Plus great snorkeling in Kho Ma and chilled night life too!
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