I have been out drinking doing the clubs in Chewang. The red bull out here is lethal -its called Shark and one can keeps you up for hours! Miffy and I met Dave and Cooper who have been travelling around Asia for the last 3 months. Good company and plenty of booze - you can't lose! Alcohal is served well into the morning. Hired some bikes today (200 baht) and tested the Koh Samui roads - basically there doesnt seem to be any rules. Had a map but still got lo...

Got the Bus from Bangkok south to Surat Thani - a 14 hour overnight bus journey which included the ferry over to the islands. Kept all valuables in my day bag with me - the backpacks get stored below in the bus and are rifled through by Thai's. Had my penknife stolen but it could've been worse. A lesson learned I feel! I'm staying at a place called Charlies Huts in a beach hut right next to the clear sea. Got on the beach at 9.00 am lying in the sun - bet i...