Little activity on this old blog for a few days because after just one day in my Bangkok school, it was time for the half term break. With accommodation sorted, I was able to accept Jon and Denise's kind invitation to join them on a trip down to the island of Koh Chang near the Cambodian border. It's a five hour bus journey south east of the Thai capital - but the ticket cost just 250 baht or £5.20.
Once on Koh Chang, we squeezed out of the pick up truck taxi at White Sands beach and started to look for accommodation but what we saw at first was either too up-market or too down-at-heel. We trudged to the northern end of the beach and there we found the White Sands Resort which I had spotted last weekend during an internet search.
This was the Thailand of my imagination. Thatched beach huts. No traffic. A lovely warm sea. Thai masseuses under palm fronds and a white goose called Colin patrolling the littoral. Better still there was a wooden restaurant right on the beach serving exotic Thai fayre. It was like stepping into the cover of a faraway holidays travel brochure even if there was a gecko on the shower room ceiling and a musty smell in the bedroom - probably because the hut was sealed against mosquito invasion.
The best day was Thursday when we took a speedboat ride to smaller islands in order to snorkel above ancient reefs. Heaven knows what those tropical fishes were called but I didn't care as I floated in crystal clear water observing their comings and goings. So beautiful I can't tell you. If only I had had an underwater camera but I didn't and I don't so these pictures will have to suffice:-
From the top:-
My beach hut on Koh Chang
View from the beach hut
At Koh Wai
At Koh Rang
What a fantastic time you are having, YP. You will have the memories of this time in Thailand long after you come back to these misty, grey shores. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat's this? A white guy named Colin, who may or may not be a masseuse, gave you a goose?
ReplyDeleteI must learn to read more slowly.
JENNY I have already booked five more days at White Sands for when Shirley comes over.
ReplyDeleteRHYMES Rest assured, Colin didn't "goose" me. Perhaps you also need a thorough medical!
Ahhhh, I'm soaking up that sunshine and warmth right through the monitor. Thank you. A single goose? Usually there's at least a pair.
ReplyDeleteIt's all looking good YP!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Okay, then, I stand corrected, no goose from your masseuse.
ReplyDeleteI returned to say that your photographs are absolutely beautiful, not to mention envy-inducing.
Beautiful pictures YP!What an experiance of a lifetime you are having.
ReplyDeleteWonder if you miss yorkshire pudding already heehee!Ask your friends if there's a Thai alternative to it.I think there's one called Kanom Krok pudding made with coconut or rice.Savour the food guv'ner!
hopeyou are wearing a sarong!!!
ReplyDeleteSnowing in Sheffield today, methinks! Certainly was in Leeds. All grey and foggy too. If you can remember what "grey" and "foggy" meant. Don't be silly, of course I'm not envious. Fearnville Municipal Pool tomorrow may not have palm trees but it's just as wet - - oh, who am I kidding?! Glorious photos!
ReplyDeletemr sarong...you are a awful tease
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