Koh Phangan

The highlight of the planned trip - Id hoped for white sandy beaches, clear water and hot hot sunshine. Well this place is exactly that. We paid a bit extra than most for a beachfront bungalow and it was definately worth it. Step off our bungalow and we are literally on the beach, no need even for a pathway etc.

There is a hammock on our porch area, where I dozed this morning, reading a book in the sweltering heat. It is as perfect as I could have hoped for. So far the weather is superb, something I was worried about given that it is out of season, though if this keeps up, we will have timed it to perfection.

The island is known for its Full Moon parties. Where like minded folk gather together for tea and scones, enjoying the atmosphere and singing hymns. This however takes place on the first of every month, so we missed that. They do organise a Half Moon Party, to cater for those that msised the big event, takes place on the 16th, which just so happens to be the day we leave. The Black Moon party, to cater for any who missed both of the above, takes place just before we arrived. So somehow, I have booked the resort at the only 5 nights in the entire month where we are unable to go to a Moon party of any description. Great. I couldn't have done that on purpose even if I had tried!!