Phuket is actually pronounced Poo - Ket and to tell you the truth it is poo. This place was hit by the Tsunami and has been rebuilt. Here Miffy and I have decided to travelin different directions - I have decided to stay here another night and see the beach - I can't go with out seeing the beach! I had a wicked day on the Patong Beach with an Irish Guy called John - we met on the walk down to the sea front. paragliding was taking place on the beach and I j...

We should have arrived at khoa Sok in the evening but were forced to stay night in Surat Thani so we arrived at around 9am the following morning. The rainy season unleashed the heavens upon us as we arrived but the views from the Jungle Huts Resturant was still a winner. there really is not alot here apart from The National Park, the odd 711 and internet cafe. Saying that the last few days spent here were scorching - and it's rainy season! Khao Sok is no...

Ok..the second installment is here - Advanced Open Water Diving on Koh Tao tropical Island in the Gulf of Thailand. On the accompanying photo album I've included a map of the Island with Dive sites, a map of the Gulf of Thailand and pictures of the fish seen in this area which you can magnify on your computer. Firstly diving has taken it's toll on me physically - its so tiring and afternoon naps are required to get through the day! Plus there is more "...

Got the ferry from Koh Pha Ngan over to Koh Tao - people come to Koh Tao for one reason - to get certified by Padi for scuba diving. Koh Tao is known as the Turtle Island and it's alot smaller than Koh Samui. Arrival is via Mae Haad Bay on the west side - we decided to dive with Buddha View Diving School to the south - Chalok Baan Kao Beach - away from the main Sairee Beach. This was to get away from the more commercial Thailand. This Island is beautiful,...

Greetings - this entry is all regarding the Full Moon party yesterday - I have felt rough to the max all day!! Body paint was available on the beach as well as buckets of all discriptions - thousands of people massed on the beach to get messy. I have heard all sorts of stories about peoples huts being ran sacked in the night with valuables stolen - I personally did not see any of this and my accomdation was about a 3 minute walk from the party! Again the Thai...