Friday 7 March 2008

Thailand!!!

Hi everyone hope you are all well! We are all very good and loving Thailand! Sorry it's been so long since last blog but we have been non stop moving about so we have now made time to update it!! Heres the story so far Nat and Rob arrived in Thailand on 10th feb spent four days in Bangkok where they saw the grand palace, got a tuk tuk around bangkok where nat had to hold her nose all the way as the fumes are baaaad!! They stayed near Ko San road which is backpacker heaven although its also quite dirty and very noisy!Its an experience jus walkin down it!! They also went to pat pong famous for the lady boys of bangkok!! They then travelled down to Krabi where they done kayaking elephant trekking through the jungle and stayed in a hut in the jungle! Rob held this massive spider which made a web outside their door!! They then went to Phi Phi where they had beautiful beaches but they werent majorly impressed as since the tsunami the land has been taken over by Americans so its very americanized! Rob dived in Phi Phi they then went to Phuket for couple of days then travelled to Koh Samui to meet becks n laura!! whoo!!

Me n becks got to Bangkok on 17th feb we were met at airport by my auntie Pauline and cousin Allen! We had a fantastic week with them we saw the grand palace, ancient city, MBK shopping mall, snake and crocodile farms, temple of dawn, boat ride along the canal, Pat Pong, a theme park and a water park on top of a shopping mall!! Auntie Pauline made us the most amazing food i had pancakes every morning!!! YUMMY!! GOOD roast potatoes too!!!! After Bangkok we travelled down to Koh Samui to meet nat and rob!! After missing the night train we had to get on a motorbike taxi half way accross bangkok to get to the next stop with big backpacks and all!! I loved the ride but Becki was not so impressed!!! haha!! After arriving in Samui we had a great meet up party that night where i stubbed my toe and half the nail came of!! oh dear!! We visited the waterfall. We only stayed in Samui for two nights then we travelled to Koh Pha gnan (the party island) In Koh Pha gnan we had a pool party on our first night which was interesting!!!!!!!!!!!! the next day it started raining very heavily so our uisland tour was cancelled! When we finally got to do the tour the got stranded on an island because our boat engine blew up!!! It was so funny we made friends with a great bunch of people two canadian men called Paul and Brandon, A Canadian girl called Megan and two english girls called Jo and Chaz After ghettin back on land we had our own little pool party and ended up having the most amazing day! We went to the half moon party which is a rave in the jungle its amazing partying on a dancefloor that is surrounded by the wild jungle!!! made friends with an aus called mark, we were a little disapointed though because of the rain the island practically closes down so we couldnt visit Ang Thong national marine park which is where the beach was filmed! Me nat and becki went exploring 1 day when rob was diving and found the most beautiful secluded beaches AMAZING.

We then left for Ko Tao which was not the orriginal plan but we heard so many good thing about it we had to go! Me n becks enrolled on our padi scuba diving course which we have now completed!! WHOO!! we have seen sharks, barracudus, sting rays, angel fish, pirate fish, sea snakes and nemo fish and loads more! Its amazing down there its another world! Rob has done 4 dives here ko tao is known for its great diving Rob managed to see about 12 sharks all swimming around him! Whilst we were diving nat was with the the rest of the group (canadians) and she went around the island on a motorbike and saw some beautiful beaches. Nat and Rob left for Penang islands last night and me n becks and the group went to an amazing party on the beach to celebrate our scuba diving! We are leaving tomo for Krabi. Hope everone is well miss you all xxx

(more group pictures too come in the next few days so keep checking!)

3 comments:

nix said...

Wow busy busy busy, sounds fantastic and well done to Laura & Becks for passing their PADI course.
Parties sound fun, certainly different from going down the Tower Club!!!
Can't believe your time in Thailand is nearly over,just over a week to go till Australia how amazing is that.
Keep well all of you and continue having a great time
love Mum (nicky)

maryj said...

What an amazing time you are having in Thailand - long may it continue! Glad you were able to sample Pauline's great cooking and hospitality it was a good start to your trip. Lucky girls seeing Nemo fish - Laura knows I have a soft spot for them!! I look forward to seeing more pictures. Love from Mum xxxxxx

glen said...

Hi, Remenber us, Bill and Glen from Baga beach we told you about the waterfalls and the monkeys and also hiring a scooter. So glad your having a brilliant time. We will follow your progress now i've found your names on a piece of paper i had put away with the suitcases. Love Glen and Bill Williams