Samui Island Chaweng

... a tree and went for a dip in the rain. But it didnt stop. So we grabbed our stuff (now wet) after about 20 minutes and headed for one of the raised and covered wooden platforms that belonged to the expensive hotel.<br><br>We decided to have lunch there when the rain still didnt stop, and when the guy asked us if we were staying there I panicked and was instantly like "Yes". However Pete had already said no when we got a drink earlier! So I just backtracked and put it down ...

... dinner, when Zoe and Rich miraculously appeared in the foyer. They were staying here, and offered to look after my bags while I combed the beach for a room. Turned out to be a godsend, stayed at Jeps which was excellent and cheaper than Naga anyway. Was especially pleased with the outcome in later days, when Zoe repeatedly told me of being woken up by mosquitoes and miscellaneous insects crawling over her in the night. Being reunited with the terrible twosome ...

... Fortunately, for 40 quid you can extend it for a whopping seven days! So tell me this: for a country whose economy is dependent on tourism, which is struggling because of the recent political upheaval, which dumbass introduced this rule!!? Add in the fact that a lot of locals (especially anyone who has anything to do with getting from A to B) are just out to rip you off at every possibility, Thailand is not a nice ...

... duration of your visit. Staying in a beautiful bungalow and it's free too. My friend has a mate who's dad owns the complex. Will be staying here for 3 nights before returning to Bangkok for my appointment at the hospital. Really nice of my friend to invite me, just what I needed! Day 98 - 30/05/08 Hired a scooter today and rode round the bumpy tracks of the island. All the bikes here, even the scooters have what I would describe as moto ...

... this house along the main drag. Thai people are very friendly and being white, we are targets. In this case we wanted to be. After much haggling we secured a ride for five of us in the craziest contraption you have ever seen. It was a motor bike attached to a metal cart. All of us piled in the open air cart and held on. The driver stopped at a convenience store. He brought out a giant coca-cola bottle and filled the tank. Apparently, this is ...

... time very excited to be teaching.I will be living on campus in my own dorm, meals, internet and the gym are all free for me plus I will be making 30,000 baht a month, which is double of what i would i got paid if i stayed with my program. I only have to work half days on wednsday and friday! I will be able to travel on the weekends!Each camp is a month long and I will have the same students during each camp. I am looking forward to getting to know my students and really ...

... much work and time we are going to have to put in , in order to pass the program. It was pretty intense.There was a lot to take in that night. Monday Monday was the first day of class. We were still all a bit scared . My classes are from 9am -5pm. All day taking in a alot of new information. On Mondays in Ban Phe the have a Monday Night Market where you can buy food and clothes.I love the market. Mondays everyone in the school and the work place wear the kings ...