We left Koh Lanta in yet another wagon, except this one didn't seem like it was on it's last legs and the driver wasn't a little old maniac of a man. We got dropped off at the pier to catch the boat to Phi Phi Don.

Although it was a reasonably sized boat, we still had to climb across three other boats to reach our one, and with a backpack and rucksack it was yet another 'experience'.

Emma, who's not keen on water or boats (great for Island hopping!) stayed downstairs in the seating area, whilst Candy sat up top admiring the views, and claiming to have had a 'spiritual moment' listening to 'Hurts - Wonderful Life' on her ipod.

Although the sounds of the engine and waves were loud, it was actually quite peaceful up there, the wind in your hair and all that malarky. Not quite a 'Titanic' moment - luckily, but a very free feeling. It is from this point onwards that Emma believes Candy should have been born during the Hippy era. Phi Phi has had a hippy effect on her, strange girl (but we all knew that anyway).

We made it to the pier at Phi Phi ad already approaching it, we realised it was something we'd never seen before. It was beautiful. The cliffs were as magnificient as the other parts of Thailand we've been to so far, but the water was crystal clear with turquoise gleams and the atmosphere, even being on a busy pier was somehow peaceful.

We got off the boat, again across, up and down a few other boats, with the help of a guy "safety first" as we crossed a single wooden plank on to the pier platform.

We got our bags (we swear they get heavier than last time every time we pick them up) and found a map of the island. There are no cars in Phi Phi, so you get everywhere by walking, or the locals are fans of their bicycles, even bigger fans of their frickin' bells. We got dropped off at Tonsai Bay, and our accomodation is on Loh Dalum Bay, the other side of the island and across. We set out on our trek, map in hand to find our hotel, 20 long minutes later we arrived.

The weather's been alot better here than other places, fingers crossed it continues, and no powers cuts! (yet!)

We've been to a different bar and restuarant every night and they've all been really good. The vibe on Phi Phi is exactly what we hoped to get. Chilled, relaxed and interesting, and when the sun sets, the party atmosphere gets going.

We have experienced buckets. We think that is all that needs to be said on the matter

One of the many highlights has to be the Black Moon Party at Apache. An American guy called James (27, dad's been in the RAF in Germany for 9 years, and he's been in the Army for a year - likely story) came marching towards us and informed us that we were British... insightful information, thanks (we're not sure if it was our neon pale skin that gave us away perhaps?) he went on to tell us that us Brits really do love the beer (Really? Never would have guessed) and then we told him that when us Brits aren't drinking beer, we dabble in a good old cup of tea, but alas, he didn't believe us for a second insisting all we do is drink beer. A reputation which isn't totally unjust. He enthusiastically and excitedly informed us he was huge fan of Monty Python but was extremely disappointed that most Brits he came across never watched it. He then went on to quote several lines which resulted with us looking at him with baffled expressions. Monty Python + Beer = Brits.

We've found the people in Phi Phi to be alot less welcoming and friendly than in other parts of Thailand, which is a bit disappointing really as the island is so lovely.

We fear at the ages of 24 and 25 we've turned into cat whisperers, everywhere we go, a cat follows us. We're starting to get a name for ourselves!

We're sad to leave Phi Phi but hope to come back again before we leave Thailand.

Oh, and our ginger friends Kelly and Hayley have now left the UK and are close on our tail somewhere in Malaysia. Weird to think they're now closer in distance than anyone else. If you're reading this, good luck girlies and we'll be seeing you very soon!