Steve and I checked into a quiet little bungalow on the Gulf of Thailand and rented moto #18. The following day we drove out to the famous beach Hat Rin Nok where the full moon parties rage. We missed it by a day, due to Steve`s diving but will make it back here another time and party like rock stars under the stars with a full moon rising. It is recommended that you arrive a few days before the event to secure a room as they have anywhere between 5000 in low season to 30,000 party goer's in high season that attend this crazy event. Bucketing it up and partying until the sun rises! Nice bay with clean water, just have to dodge the many straws and cigarette butts left over from the previous nights events. The road taking us out to that beach is very steep and had signs posting a 20% grade. Holy steep Batman! We have read that there is an ambulance that's purpose is to cruise around the island helping injured motorcyclists. Judging by the MANY taped and bandaged crash victims we have seen wandering around makes this very believable and necessary! I am happy to report that I have a great driver! Ahhhh Grampa Steve. And to think I used to complain about his cruising speed, I now am so grateful! On our second night at our resort one of the two resident dogs bit Steve! I had put my hand out, let him smell, gave him a little pet and Steve did the same (we had pet him and his buddy before), but for whatever reason this time he chomped down on Steve's hand, and drew blood! I quickly went to the front desk and told them about the incident and asked if they were current with their dogs shots. We're up to date with all our shots but the only thing we are not immunized for is rabies! They reassured me that they have kept up with them all. Back in our bungalow we heard a dog yelp knowing he got a good wack! The next morning we noticed Muzzles (our new name for the little bugger) was wearing a muzzle and looking not too happy with his new accessory. Now on the upside we were moved to a nice beach front bungalow set close to the ocean. It was nice to lay in the hammock or on our bed while listening to the waves lapping up on shore. The things Steve will do for an upgrade (teehee)! We also checked out one of our daughters (Sydney's) fave beach on the island known as Coconut Beach with a very nice half moon bay with good snorkeling , clear water, soft white sand and a cool vibe. The next few days we rode around the island exploring and swimming in a few other recommended bays and beaches. Hat Salad was a cool snorkel beach with a long sand bar that connected to Ko Ma, an island with quite a few fish also. Coconut was still our favourite little beach on this island! Good days for snorkel master Sheri and her instructor Steve! Funny to watch the very young boys riding around the island on scooters. We stopped two boys and asked their age, looking like 9 or 10 but professing they were 12. These kids grow up on bikes, from babies cradled in their parents arms to the bamboo highchairs that are bungied or wedged behind the steering column, then advancing to squished between family members on the bike seat then to standing in front of the driver and later to being the driver. What a sight and most of this without helmets! We don't think that "safety first" is commonly used here. The helmet laws are now in effect but most locals carry them in their front basket put them on only for road checks which they seem to know where the cops are staked out! On our last day here we were skyping friends on the deck by the ocean and along came "Muzzles". He cowered under the deck where Steve was sitting looking very sheepish and sorry for his transgression. It must be so hard for a dog here to wear that contraption as they all have flees and like to chew and scratch the infested areas. We hope he has learned his lesson and won't bite again! So far no frothing of the mouth from Steve except when he's brushing his teeth!
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