Lanta Island Resort Ko Lanta

... to the beach.<br><br>We tried a DVD in the afternoon to give the kids a rest from the heat. Liam broke the DVD player. Tears all round. I took the law into my own hands and sneaked into the room next door and swapped DVD players. Don't tell. By 4 we hit the pool and all was good until Asha started crying for a chocolate pancake and Liam wanted cuddles ("I don't like Daddy. Want mummy ...

... in a cove and we had to swim into the bay, so no photo's unfortunatley!! But, trust us, it was really lovely! On the way home we got to see a beutiful sunset over PhiPhi Leh, it was stunning.<br><br>Its our last day today and we plan to spend it sitting on the beach... so we're gonna get off the computer now and get to it. <br><br>We're off to Ko Lanta next, so we'll catch up with you there.<br><br>Bye!!<br><br><br>

Ko Lanta, already my last Thai Island! Emma, Hazel and I arrived right in the middle of Songkran, Thai new year. It was only 11am, but the party on the streets of Koh Lanta had already begun! Since thai new year is in the hottest time of the year, it is basically just one big huge water fight!!! We got sprayed as we were looking for a guesthouse, and picked one that was right in the middle of the craziness. So we really had to choice...we had to go join in the water fight! It was a ...

... is very much an event for locals rather than tourists - it was brilliant. Everyone has stalls outside their houses or shops selling little bits of food or drinks and it was just the most perfect evening. We had a couple of beers outside the local Hammock Shop. [This has given me a business idea - maybe set up the Hemel branch in Marlowes where Zavi used to be. good idea eh?]. We ate from the stalls, I had a lovely chicken satay ...

... restaurants - the rule became you HAD TO eat all fresh chili on the table... side dishes were always ordered and some were larger servings than others! <br><br>A lucky balloon was released to the skies for Steve's birthday and fire dancers entertained whilst we drank cocktails on the beach and soaked up the remaining time left of our Thailand ventures which all too soon, were coming to an end.<br><br>

... his flamed rope back and carried on dancing. After a while we realised the fire dancers were all 'stoned' and as I hid for cover, they started to throw their fire ropes over our heads- not all that successfully either!!! At one point I looked up into the air and the fire rope was hurtling fast towards me- I screamed, ran and took cover behind our friends!! As we had an early start in the morning, we said our goodbyes and went back to our room to pack for our trip back to KL.

... been wearing only a small pair of shorts each. This may be the reason Will now looks like a beetroot. "It'll be brown in 3 days" he keeps claiming. Is this before of after the peeling Will? His mum did buy him chocolate smelling aftersun though, so it's saving some grace. He seemed to think it would lure the ladies in - he's found it's lured the cats and dogs who live on the street to lick his dry burnt skin. O well. At least he's getting some moisture ...

... together for laying by the pool. Alan said he wasn't feeling well and would follow me there in a while. A couple of hours later I was wondering where Alan was when I noticed a large group of people gathered around the island feature beside the pool. I decided to have a nosy so I headed over to the commotion. I soon discovered the cause. It was a giant lizard, the body of which wasn't far off the size of mine. Pity I didn't have the camera with me. That's usually Alan's department ...

... leather trim including the roof, inlaid wooden panels, also including the roof, a drop down DVD player, huge leather seats. He still drove in the manner of a Bangkok tuktuk pilot: hooting at anything that looked as though it might venture into his path and swerving around slower vehicles. The Krabi Thai Village Resort hotel is huge but clearly only ¼ full at best. The main season doesn't start until next month. It is quite ...

... that you just abseiled down the rock face and it was ok! Got back to the town around 6pm and played a bit of pro evo- had one amazing game, 7-6 to me! Afterwards we went to a seafood restuarant that had been recommended by the book, which was lovely. Wanted to try lobster but its so expensive (even in Thailand!). Sat out on the balcony and played cards with a beer. Really liked Koh Phi Phi. I'd heard so many good things before we went and it certainly didnt disappoint!