Aaaahhhhhhh Ko Lanta

What can we say.... Two sleepy weeks meandering the Island of Lanta searching and finding a favorurite beach. No easy feat I might add as there are many, 9 in total! As usual our fave is furthest south tucked away off the beaten path. Even though it is quiet in most spots we still enjoy finding the peace and tranquility of a serene secret! This one appropriately named, Last Beach, most days you would see 10 or less people on a beach over a kilometer long. On one of our outings we decided to take the hotel`s free shuttle to another beach where we were told to meet at 3 pm for our pick up. Well this was one of those gapping moments where we did not take the hotel phone number and of coarse it was not listed, so after waiting an hour we asked the only tuk tuk driver around for a lift. It turns out he is also the postal delivery guy. After his only offer knowing we were stranded we climbed aboard. Well what a ride. As we left the beach and started to climb the windy roads back to our resort we had to get out and walk as the rickety old unit failed to make it up a steep hill. I was worried that the front wheel might fly off, it had this crazy wobbly jerky thing going on. However, we made it safely back and once again the misadventures are the things we can laugh about later. Oh the memories...enjoying a private outdoor shower at our hotel where you could see the stars and moon shining or feel the rain blasting, now that's an open concept. Also the generous feeding of the neighbourhood dogs and cats. Speaking of feeding, the numerous mosquito farms we attepted to avoid! Loved the tasty daily seafood feasts, watching the evening squid boats with their bright lights enticing and reflecting, the many sea gypsies with their longtail boats steaming along with smoky diesel engines, and the quiet beaches, sunsets, and smiles. Another highlight of Ko Lanta was witnessing the locals celebrate the Kings 83rd birthday with fireworks, food, music, and a full on carnival with games and rides for the kids, gambling for the adults, just like at home, same same but different. Next stop back to Phuket where we will be styling it up for two weeks house sitting in Kata! Choc dee ka (cheers).