Back again A very lazy day today; didn't get out of bed until 9am - luxury. Swimming in warm waters by 10.45 - what a way to start the day! Caught a 'sawngthaew' (kind of truck) to another beach - Coral Cove. Much quieter than the beach where we are staying and no hawkers. Lots interesting rock formations and the beautiful palm trees which we are getting used to seeing everywhere. Another swim. In transit, we met a couple from Devon who have just retired...

Hello all Left Bangkok by overnight sleeper train which was surprisingly comfortable - even had curtains across our berths for extra privacy, an breakfast brought round in the morning! Arrived in Surat Thani at 6.40am, took a coach to catch a boat (2.5hrs) to Ko Samui, one of the southern islands. The one in the picture is Krabi which we are visiting in the next two weeks. Staying in a simple but very pleasant resort. Our room is a few hundred yards from a ...