Koh Lanta, Thailand
7° 39' N 99° 5' E
Apr 20, 2007 18:37
Distance 697km

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Heading off to the Islands 1st stop Koh Lanta

After spending a week in Bangkok, perhaps slightly longer (i've lost count) and much thought (there were too many islands to chose from) we decided to head out to Koh Lanta. We took a vip bus from Bangkok to Surhtthani? then another bus to Krabi from which we travelled by many means of transport all over the place until we arrived many hours delayed in our destination. The only way i can describe this place is that it looks like the location in which "lost" is set in. Palm trees adorning the sidewalk, pure blue sky, and lush greenery all round. As soon as we stepped off the bus we were quickly approached by a man and a woman each representing two different hotel/guesthouses trying to persuade us to go with one. We decided to go for the Lanta Sunny House, a bungalow on stilts for 300b per night. The beach was only a 2min walk away and it was such a nice feeling to walk over the sand for the first time in a long while. We stayed at this resort for 3 nights, on one day we chose to rent out a moped/motorbike probably the former. We just about managed to cruise around 100m before i started to complain that my jaw felt like it was about to drop off from the poor suspension. Little did we know until many trucks beeped us that we had a completely flat back tyre! Made our way back to hotel, trying to explain the situation, only to be told that we had to pay for the damage (this was already done before hand - but it looked inflated.) Was furious and started to kick up a fuss but the two women just ignored me so we left the next day. After visting the reggae bar (very kool and chilled out) we met 3 girls from london/bristol who reccommended the Blue Andaman. It was quite far up towards the local village but when we arrived at what resembled a 5* hotel, that wasnt an issue. For 450b - around 6/7gbp we were staying in a luxorious room, with tv and aircon, had the most amazing views of the ocean and scattered palm trees, was right on the beach front, and had a swimming pool. I was in my element, wondered why it took us so long to go there! After the diasatarous motorbike incident we found another local rental place and hired out another for the day. It was so kool, Alex took to the bike like a duck to water! He was so the cruiser leaning back enjoying the wind throw dust in his eyes! This time we went on a big adventure, exploring all the hidden beaches off the main roads and heading to the hills. Was probably the highlight of Koh Lanta.

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A photo taken whilst waiting in the queue to board the ferry to Koh Lanta Alex on beach during first night at Koh Lanta The start of the sun setting in Koh Lanta This was the first sight of the beach for us as we made our way there from our hut, you can imagine how excited we were feeling having not seen/been on a beach for over a year! Alex chilling out on said beach One of koh lanta's many beaches : long beach Pretty flowers growing outside our room A view of the bungalows neighbouring our own at Lanta Sunny House, Koh Lanta A different beach, can't remember which one, but one that we visited whilst taking the motorbike out for a spin! Posing with my pink accessories: my bag and the motorbike! Sunset picture taken whilst staying at Lanta Sunny House, one end of the Long Beach A view of the beach during sunset from our hotel - the blue andaman resort Sunset picture taken from poolside of our hotel During the thunderstorms i braved it onto the beach to take this shot Later that evening this one was captured Photo of the bar area at Blue Andaman Resort I've yet to add comments to most of the other pictures, but had to make an exception for this one. Whilst in Koh Lanta, (Blue Andaman Resort), Alex took this amazing picture on his manual camera therefore all credited due here is owed to him! Bar area shot taken from the beach Near to the other end of Long Beach beach, this photo was taken whilst staying at Lanta Sunny House Photo taken by Alex as we walked towards a secluded beach to watch the sunset in Koh Phi Phi Don. Boats floating at the same beach in Koh Phi Phi Don Sunset pictures from secluded beach in Koh Phi Phi Don As we sailed on the boat to start our day trip adventure, this panoramic view was taken of Koh Phi Phi Don Monkeys gathering for food on the aptly named Monkey Beach Alex wading in the sea at one of the more unknown beaches in Koh Lanta Same beach where alex waded in Koh Lanta A local fisherman wading out to his boats at another beach hidden away in Koh Lanta Same beach as above Tsunami warning signpost near the beach above where many locals are housed This is just one family who lived in that area Another sunset picture taken from Blue Andaman Resort, Koh Lanta Another sunset picture taken from Blue Andaman Resort, Koh Lanta Locals take their dog for a walk as the sun sets at Koh Lanta's Long Beach Photo of one of the many beaches of Koh Lanta - as you can see it was totally deserted This is one of the boats on shore being repaired by the local fishermen Anthoer fishing boat left out to dry on the same beach as the two taken above. Another photo taken poolside of the sunset at Blue Andaman Resort Another photo taken poolside of the sunset at Blue Andaman Resort Palm trees sway as the sun sets, this is the view from our hotel room! Photo taken from the restuarant area of Blue Andaman Resort
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