Bye from from the beach and Thailand

What can I say about my days here - more sun, sand and sea - sorry girls - No sex. Good food though and lots of it and all for 150 bhat which is 3 quid.
Yesterday went on a boat trip round the island - stopped twice for snorkling and swimming and then once for fishing. We had a BBQ on board and even grilled the fish that had been caught by the passengers. We also stopped at a fish farm and wandered in between the 'tanks' along the wooden boards in between. There were turtles and huge other fish - no idea the names and one young lad dipped his hand in the water (having been told not to)and got slightly bitten - I think he was more shocked than hurt.
I even swam in the sea off board the boat - I did have a life jacket on which was 3 sizes too big and I floated that much I couldn't put my legs in the water to swim. I looked like one of those kids in a rubber ring that's about to turn upside down. Everyone found it highly amusing while I was flailing in the water having a minor stress. I was glad to get back to the boat but real chuffed with myself that I'd pushed another of my boundaries.
Today is another lazy day on the beach and a little cloudy but I managed to finish the book I was reading and then I had a pedicure and foot massage from one of the ladies on the beach, so my feet are wonderfully smooth and my toenails beautiful. - all for 300 baht which is around 4.50. May have a Thai massage tomorrow (200 baht)

Saturday will be the long trip back to Bangkok and my flight is at 23.59 on Saturday night.
I may not get to the internet again until I'm in sydney but once I'm there I'm sure get my pics uploaded will be much easier.
That reminds me I'd better log off and book a hotel in Sydney for when I arrive

Over and out from Koh Samed and Thailand

Love Sue
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Koh Samed Beach

Well it was a long drive from SIngburi to catch the ferry to Koh Samed (5 hours) but at least it was done in the luxury air conditioned van and we did stop and KFC for lunch - a bit of a come down from the food we're used to - I didn't like fast food then and I don't like it now!!

Had to virtually jump across the water to get on to the boat which is a mean feat with 2 bags and a rucksack, but I played the old dear again and someone passed the rucksack over.

Koh Samed is beautiful - white sand beaches and turquoise sea and hot sun. There are lots of 'wildlife' from the sea too - little crabs - jelly fish - lots of dogs (again!!)

Had dinner by moonlight on the beach and the food from the hotel was amazing. Have strolled along the beach in the night which reminded me of Yas in Corfu!!

It is truly nice to relax here - quite a few tourists but apparently not that many compared to the main season so am grateful for that.

May not have much to tell you over the next week as I'll be lying on a beach, reading and soaking up the sun.

Will be going on a boat trip on wednesday so may have some news then.

Internet here is much more expensive than the mainland.
SPeak to you soon

Love SUe xxxxxxxx