Pha-Ngan Cabana Resort Ko Phangan

In order to picture Thailand one only needs to start by imagining paradise...white sands, clear blue waters and sunsets that pictures fail to capture the magic of. Once you have this image add to it loud Brits, louder Aussies and gaggles of Thai prostitutes. THIS is Thailand and I regret so much to have to say it.<br><br>We travelled through the Thai islands of Phuket, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Samui and Ko Pha Ngnan (of infamous 'full moon' party ...

... we all ordered them. Afterwards we headed to Lotus bar next door to Big Blue, met up with Brian, and commenced some serious drinking. The music was good and there was a bunch of guys doing tricks with fire on ropes and sticks, some of which were really amazing. We sat at one of the many tables on the beach and after opening with beers, soon progressed on to buckets of strong lethal cocktail, as they were two for one. These were to be my downfall. We had ...

... minutes to the top of a viewpoint where we rested and chatted. Next, we hiked on a trail for about an hour before making it to the only remaining water from the extinct waterfall - a discolored cesspool that we had been told by some girls we saw along the train was "refreshing." Needless to say, we didn't go in. After we hiked down, we made our way back to Haad Rin and had an afternoon snack of Tom Yum soup. That evening we met up with Joe again and watched ...

... at the right stop. So clever. The boats are air conditioned (but still kind of warm). Jane and Joe tell me Lomprayah has newer boats but the seats are really crammed together. We took Seatran which were older vessels but had more space but were a bit grubby, especially the toilets. Normal people, unlike me, can usually go the 2 hours from Samui to Tao without a pit stop. But I can't so grubby toilet it was. Luckily I could read enough Chinese ...

... season so far has been not a problem and apparantly a bit cooler. I feel like I have been away for a very long time so I can't believe what 6 months will feel like. Off for a swim in the sea now which is really warm. Bye for now.<br>Hello again! i am now oficially a volunteer and as all the guests have gone and the owners, there is just the 3 volunteers (Tom, Leesa and me) plus Puk the cook. I have started to sand down the bungalow deck with a hand held sander and my hands ...

... the way we were, and myself desperately in need of a shower, we booked into the Wind resort by the beach, soaking up the morning sun, followed by a nap. We spent the night chilling out on the beach front bars, having lovely cheap cocktails and beers, as well as gorgeous Thai seafood. <br><br>The next day we booked ourselves in for our course, with the Davy Jones Locker group, and moved into our bungalows by the beach for the 4 night ...

... they had rented motorbikes. Sure enough, they said their brakes had gone out on them. So, I spent the rest of the day thanking my lucky stars. <br><br>We were planning on leaving yesterday, but twice now we have asked to stay another night. It is harder to leave than to stay (as I said earlier) but we have to get going, so tomorrow is the day...we are taking a 45 minute boat ride to another small island - Ko Tao. It's a rough day of travel ahead.

... out might be a better word. Thank fully upon awaking my bum hole and money were untouched. But I was among new friends. Once i fixed myself a hat for my new skin head and was liberated with some flip-flops (appear to be communal over here). It was off to the after party. Beautiful views of the sea and buckets for breakfast. Not sure how long I lasted but my hammock was calling. The homing beacon clicking into life. Moto taxi home back to da bungalow ...

... wore to prevent blisters from the fins. We then had a messy night as you can see from the pics on facebook. I agreed to the advanced course when I was drunk so there was no going back &amp; the lads were doing it so I knew it would be a good laugh.<br><br>Up with a hangover the next morning, in the classroom dying thinking I have to dive 30m/100ft, the carson brothers fell a sleep they were that hungover. I dived 30m &amp; it was amazing but you never think you will get to ...

... also finished their butterfly mobiles of the life cycle of a butterfly. All the kids were super creative in their creations. Monday night I got to do my own art (finally) as we started watercolor again. I had a difficult time with this one only because I felt I had lost most of my technique...but I still liked the way it turned out in the end. Sarah named it "Tree and Pond." Even though it was ...