And that's exactly what we did when we went to Koh Samet, an island in Thailand known for it's beaches. We went with another teaching couple, Ann and Paul Westerink and their baby girl, Keddy. It was beautiful and we enjoyed a weekend free of school work.
On the 2.5 hour drive there...
Waiting at the ferry station... where some not very nice guy ripped everyone off, but people didn't stand up to him and his not very nice self. If only the Tourist Police would have been there so as to not allow the guy to pocket excess cash! But it's a corrupt system in many ways, and there's not too much that you can do about it... [sigh]
Our bungalow room. I forgot to take more pictures, but this place had an "outdoor" private shower. It was quite exotic to be showering with trees above you and butterflies roaming!
The fire show we went to our first evening there. It was pretty spectacular to see these guys throwing torches in the air, while dancing around, standing on their friend's shoulders, etc. I for one would never be talented or coordinated enough to throw a baton around, none the less, one that was lit on fire...
Around the resort and at the beach...
Only in Thailand will you find...
...Mike so excited for Starbucks coffee that is WAY over priced,
Wai-ing statues everywhere...
...including Ronald McDonald,
...and a bathroom sign that doesn't make women feel all that comfortable. hehehehe!!!
We had a fun trip, but we were glad to come home! :)
Wow!!! Such poster/calender shots!! You could easily make gifts from those shots. Glad to see you guys relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Thailand...even a back massage Mike! :) Did you get one too Karly?
ReplyDeleteLove you lots and still miss you (not that it will stop, just want to let you know you haven't been forgotten)!
Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing!
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great pictures! I had to smile at ronald mcdonald and the women's bathroom. Ha!
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