Arrived at Ao Nang Krabi when you will all be pleased to know it was raining and the tide was out so our ferry could not get in to shore to drop us off so we all had to transfer onto longboats with our backpacks, all great fun and we were soaked! Dont fret though the rain soon stopped and the glorious sunshine continued. Karen was still not feeling to good so she headed straight for bed, leaving me to fend for myself I headed out for dinner alone, didnt last thou...

Firstly I need to tell you we finished our PADI openwater course with our final 2 dives and the visability was much better so we got to see lots of beautiful different fish and coral. Passed our skills with no problems so can now dive anywhere in the world, so we look forward to the next time maybe in the Barrier reef. We also fitted in a night watching some Muay Thai boxing whilst in Ko Phangan, which was a great entertaining night with some real hardcore fights...

So our travels continued after our nice break in Bangkok, we boarded the overnight bus which was pure luxury compared to what we have become accustomed to, we had leather reclining seats and tv's playing movies so comfortable trip down, however the rain was falling heavily for the whole time and continue while we waited at the port for the Cataraman to the island. So with wild weather conditions the journey suddenly got interesting as we hurtled through the rough...

Just a quick message to let you all know we're back in Thailand, Bangkok actually and the second time round its really not so mad and hectic and so have actually 'chilled' here, as much of a oxymoron as that is! Spent the last few days here. Watched the rugby ( at 2am) and yes it was still worth staying up for despite the outcome! We've done admin, washing, sent stuff home, found a little guesthouse that has a lounge area which plays films 3 times a day, so q...

First day trekking meant up amd on an oopen top truck for 9.30am. We travelled with a german lad, Klaus, and couple from denmark (Pere and Tina), another british couple (Stuart and Charlotte) and an austrian couple. On the way we stopped and went to a temple where only one monk has lived for over 10 years...its makes you wonder what they do with their time??!! Then we travelled on to a stunning waterfall; where we swam, with our clothes on! And after a lunch, r...