When most people think of Thailand they think of beaches. Up to this point I had come to believe that Thailand was made of mountains and valleys that cradled small water ways. I had no idea that the beaches would be just as glorious as the golden temples and pagodas.
If you have backpacked through thailand I am sure you heard tail of the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan held each month and now on the half moon as well. Since we do not drink alcohol or enjoy 'shroom shakes we decided to head to the island in between the full and half moon. And oh man, was that a good idea! An island practically to yourself is never a bad thing- in most cases I would even support it as long as there are enough fruit smoothies to keep me going and I am not stranded. We stayed in a bungalow on the beach that provided us with front row seats to the dramatic ebb and flow of the tide. To be honest I didn't take a lot of pictures or do anything too wild. I swam, slept, walked and thought a lot. It was a place of peace and contemplation. A few times we went off on the scooter to find new beaches and see wildlife. But overall this was a simple stop on the trip where we could simply just be.
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| *this woman does nails, waxing, and cooks oh yeah she also looks to be 20 years old tops- she is in her late 30s!* |
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| *massage on the beach with fresh aloe vera* |
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| *always a kind smile nearby* |
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| *night fishing with our guide* |
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| *dinner* |
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| *all the party people ready for the full moon* |
