I’m still on the island of Koh Samui and am writing from one of the very few Vegetarian-only restaurants that I have spotted on the island. I have a clear view of a huge mountain with various Mom and Pop shops underneath that cater to the locals. The loud high pitched voices of Thai women chattering about the daily gossip and motorbikes speeding through the streets can be heard in the background. The aroma of street vendors cooking Thai delicacies on portable hot plates fill the air. Continue reading
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Must have at least one picture with an animal during every trip ;-)
The 6 hour tour on yesterday was well worth the $450 bhat or $14.30 I spent on it. Since the Thai people I’ve encountered seem to run on their own time the tour actually lasted more than 7 hours. Continue reading
Sabai dee reu Koh Samui, Thailand?
Focusing on my mission
So I’ve recovered from my Kunta Kinte border fiasco by laying low on an island named Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand and indulging in $5-11 massages. I usually have a “I don’t travel to any location twice” rule which is why I originally left this Island off my list for this journey but since it only cost $30 to get here I figured I break my rule for once. Continue reading