Hi everyone Wanted to let you know that I have tried replying to emails left on my message board, but without success. You are not being ignored! The technology is not working! A few titbits about daily life in Thailand: lots of dogs with no apparent owners spend most of the day in a comatose state except when they are scavenging for food; rather mangy; a good scattering of thin cats too. Dogs come alive at night, usually when we are trying to sleep! Wat...

Hi everyone All the days here seem to run together so that we often ask each other the question 'What day is it today?' I have to make sure I remember it's Sunday - and today's activities have been a celebration of God's creation, specifically that part of it which lies beneath the ocean - I've been snorkelling! The psalms which speak of the creatures of the deep have truly been brought alive for me today. When you don your snorkelling equipment and put your...

Hello everyone Can't remember where I left off before, but we are now on the beautiful island of Koh Tao - very quiet and laid back. Nothing happens quickly here! Travelled here by catamaran. Hope to download some pics of sunset I took on the beach last night - really lovely. Going on a boat trip around the island tomorrow for a full day; includes several stops and some snorkelling - a whole new experience for me. Cannot swim here on our beach because it i...

Hello everyone Travelled by catamaran to Koh Tao today, a beautiful little island, less unspoiled by tourists than Koh Samui. Booked our room a little hastily - only a fan and far too hot. Have been spoiled by air conditioning! But we are changing to a better room tomorrow. Spent some time on the beach this afternoon. Recent highlights: woke up to a tropical storm yesterday morning. Walked to the beach in torrential rain in my swim suit and had a swim in...