Omg its early. Up at 05:30. Kit store at 05:45. Forgot my mask, so legged it up to our room and back. Collect kit at 06:00. Remember to take pills and emergency poop. Boat at 06:15. Sunrise.
Category: Thailand
Food Makes Me Happy
This morning started as yesterday; met at the cafe on the beach for a briefing. This time I made sure we ordered some breakfast. I don’t do well without food. Must have food.
Currently Diving
The dive training started today with a briefing meeting at 8am in a local cafe. We were told not to eat breakfast before as we could order there. Great. Except we didn’t. So I started to lose concentration and get a bit hangry (hungry-angry) by the end of the 2 hour session. I just had to have some food so Ricardo and I went straight to a cafe. He was a nice chap, who’s had a similar life path to me, in so much as he came straight out of college, got a job and now quit after 5 years to travel a bit.
Ko Tao Transfer
I’m meant to stay another night at Dancing Elephant, but Haad Rin is a ghost town now. Those who hadn’t already left yesterday, were recovered and leaving today so I figured I may as well go too. The next place on my list was Ko Tao an even smaller island north of Ko Pangan, famed for its exceptional scuba diving. Here is where Mike learnt to dive and then spent several months as an instructor for Mojo Divers.
Wobbly Ladder
For getting in at 5am I actually got a really good night’s sleep. After 4 days of hard partying everyone was knackered so slept really late. I’ve definitely discovered that I’m more of a get up and go person than anyone else on this island. After breakfast at 2pm, I asked if anyone was up for a walk out to a view point, to which the only response I received was “hummph..”
Full Moon, Full Throttle
Today was a much bigger day than intended. You’d think I would have had enough of motorbikes by now but it’s just the best way to get around. Especially on the tiny, congested roads on this island.
Rat BBQ
There wasn’t really any sleep to be had so I got up again. People were getting in after us and in even worse state so the dorm was full of noise. Noise ranging from packing bags to spewing into bags. Maybe I had 2 or 3 hours if I’m lucky, but today is a chill out day so I’m sure I’ll be fine.
New Year Sunrise
Last night was meant to be a quieter one after recovering from the jungle. It also mostly occurred this morning so the days are starting to blur together. It was actually a far less intoxicating night, just because we spent most of it dancing like loons in the pool. This meant I felt pretty good this morning and ready for the big new years party.
Pool & Pool
I don’t want to be one of those guys who’s stories always start this way but…
Dude, last night I was so wasted!
Ferry To The Jungle
Today I arrived on Koh Pangan island. Unfortunatly islands mean ferry crossings and ferry crossing mean I’m useless as a human for the duration. Despite this, I found myself sitting next to a very cool looking Russian dude who didn’t speak a word of English. And I don’t speak any Russian, thanks for asking. Continue reading Ferry To The Jungle