Okay Okay. So since arriving in Koh Phangan a solid week and a half ago, I have been entirely distracted and the last thing on my mind has been the desire to pull out my computer and write. If there is anything being in Thailand has taught me, it's to give in to the spur of the moment thoughts. Regardless, there is a solid effort being made here to catch up on everything, so here goes....
Koh Phangan is an island famous for full moon parties. If you google 'full moon party garbage' you'll find a now very famous photograph that a friend took (Nate Clark is his name) which was a major turn off where the full moon party is concerned. A trek to the slightly less crazy 'half moon party' was made instead. It was clearly the right call as can see evidenced by the fact that there seemed to be a personal dance floor for SOMEbody...
Sunsets have become a bit of a fascination with me of late. A call was made to move to a nicer resort for the last weekend in Koh PHangan (that is the weekend of Chinese New Year, beginning yesterday February 16), a call based largely on a desire to be in a nice comfy spot for the birthday. The side product of same has been some SPECTACULAR sunsets, and I take no shame in shamelessly plugging them here. The fella with the sunglasses on was kind enough to humour me while I took a photo mostly of his glasses!
This is a shot from the infinity pool at the hotel. The palm trees in the distance are there solely to give scale. You honestly wouldn't be able to tell where the pool ends and the ocean (likely a solid kilometre lower in altitude) begins. Some breathtaking landscapes here.
There were a couple of cool photos to be had at the train station in Bangkok waiting for a day train to head to the Southern Islands. it wasn't the most comfortable train (the night train is always the thing for those of you considering a trek here) and the mistake won't be made again!
Backtracking a little... the Grand Palace in Bangkok was pretty spectacular. This march happened quite often, and provided some serious spectacle...
There is quite a lot of talk here about the monarchy. This is the 'show palace' as I understood it. The king apparently doesn't live here, but uses this for occasions. Not too shabby....
And the reclining Bhudda. I may have already posted this, but it's worth a second look!
This. This is a burmese salad. One of the many things that makes me realize that meat is not a necessity in my life. there will be a mission formed to ensure this can be recreated in Canada. may be futile, but will be a joy trying.
And lastly a few random things.... The art around here that is randomly placed is really spectacular. This is a particularly beautiful sculpture next to the pool from the sunset shot above. Just there because. Amazing...
At an Italian spot for dinner the other day (homemade fish lasagna that nearly changed my life!!) and when espresso was ordered after dinner, this arrived on the spoon. A wee cookie with a chocolate filling. My friend Ben reference this being an ideal, once in your life breakfast cereal. A glorious bowl full, for a decadent day starter. Erda didn't much agree, but what can you do. I'm going to seriously consider it!!
And my last thought for today.... I am amassing a small collection of thai marketing that has some interesting spelling. It just so happens that today or tomorrow will be 'Londy' Day so I thought this was a fitting way to end this post off...
This is a pretty glorious spot to hang your hat for a while, and I am learning that if you're inclined to make a 'long term' booking somewhere (a month at a time) there is CRAZY money to be saved. This is important food for thought for future visits to South East Asia over the winter. Happy weekend ex-pats. :-)
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