It has been an enjoyable, relaxing three nights at the Saraan resort, but now it is time for me to check out and head off to Chiang Mai, where my next G-Adventures Hilltribe hike is starting on June 1st. I didn't go very much during my time on the island, but I did relax and sit by the beach.. I also got burnt.. once again.. ah. The first night at the resort, I noticed that the water was turned off around 7 pm but didn't think much of it. Then later that nigh...

I had to leave around 9:30 am to get to the airport, since my flight leaving Bangkok heading to Koh Samui was departing at 12:05. The group agreed to meet for breakfast around 9 am, so they could eat and I could say my goodbyes. I was the only one leaving, Mark, Corina, and Laura were planning on leaving the following day and Rachel and Rhiannon were staying in Bangkok for another week. Around 9:30, I was trying to leave; however, the tour guide that was training...