We have got ourselves into a nice little routine. Breakfast by the pool, short walk to our favourite sun loungers (8 steps) laze around for 3-4 hours then out in the afternoon for a walk to the beach for drinks and snacks. The beach games continue and looking at the program go on for two weeks. They appear to be free as we just wander past the security at the various gates, mind you if you wanted to get in it wouldn't be difficult lifting the high security hazar...

We are experiencing some financial difficulties at the moment due to David's card being blocked at the ATM. Waiting for the bank to apologies and unlock it. Decided to change the other currency we had and to budget carefully. David is convinced we can win the mixed doubles ping pong on Bangla which must have a prize? In our efforts to make the money go further we are on the look out for cheap or free entertainment. The Asian beach games are free so this afternoo...

After last nights storms there was drama by the pool when part of a tree fell down. A cry went up from a Russian couple and the Thais came strolling (no fatal injuries so no need for running). The sun lounger was a write off but with their usual disregard for health and safety, the staff weren't in the least bit concerned. To avoid injury we decided a walk on the beach was required and we were able to watch some of the Asian Beach Games heats. When we were there...

Mixed reviews from breakfast from the Asian buffet breakfast experts. They have all the usuals: fried rice with squid, noodles, prawn porridge etc. Today's specials saw the return of the ever popular potato dauphinois. David wanted poached eggs so he placed his order and went off to toast 2 slices of bread. The eggs appeared on 2 slices of toast so that made 4 but the eggs were overcooked so basically flat hard boiled eggs. How could something so simple go so wr...

Lazy day at last. Breakfast, pool and David had a walk along the beach. We were about to go out for 5 o'clock drinks and snacks but got stuck on our balcony watching a heavy shower. We remembered from our first visit that it rains just about every day in the late afternoon so you plan your day accordingly; tomorrow we're going out for 4 to watch tourists running to find shelter. Officially it's no longer wet season but we can't tell the difference - it's the topi...