Back to Koh Phangan! Only 12-13 hours of travel to get there so what a bargain.
We were so happy to be there and exhausted. Even though the hotel was only about a 15 minute walk away we thought we'd treat ourselves with a songthaw ride (basically a pickup truck with some benches nailed in the back and a dodgy roof). Sadly we couldn't seem to get any of the swarming drivers to take an interest in our money.
We were even in the back of one with baht out and ready to give away when they told us to get out and hang off the back (literally) of another one. We thought we'd walk and save the cash.
Our hotel had some fabulous hammocks. Many right on the beach, which is a perfect place to dry off and read a beach book.
And even a very soft and comfy one right outside the door of our bungalow. I napped there often.
We walked along the beach at sunset.
Island paradise...
We were delighted to discover that there was a Muay Thai match one night.
It was nice that it was an event for locals more than it was a show put on for tourists. There were a bunch of Thai people there cheering on their favourite fighter, placing bets and eating corn on the cob.
There were also nearly as many tourists doing the same. It was a rowdy and exciting event especially since many of the fights were Thais against Europeans.
The next day as we were walking to town we saw fish that had been opened up, salted and set out to dry in the sun. Not the best smelling but interesting nonetheless.
It was such a pleasure to spend some lazy days on the island of Koh Phangan.