Setting the scene

After a long day and late night a good night sleep was ordered and delivered. Sunrise seemed a shame to miss so I went for a run in the quiet village. Just a few roadside breakfast vendors firing up their cookers. Back in time for a dip in the ocean - beautiful scenes that I would have loved to have shared but my camera fogged up from going from a cool room to the warm humid air. Maybe tomorrow. Breakfast was highly anticipated but a disappointment (based on previous visits) and we will have to see if we can train the kitchen over the next few days. A walk to the shops for essential supplies (beer and water) and a recce to scope eating options. Then to the beach steps from our front door. Very sunny but we scored some lounges under the big tree that served well all day. Early on I read a piece in smart traveller that from 6 pm on the 6th to 6pm on the 7th all sales of alcohol prohibited throughout Thailand- goodness!! A dry birthday!!! We. confirmed with the fancy resort where we were going to get a day pass for the 7th that indeed no alcohol would be sold. So - postponed that little soirée to Monday. The ban is because it is national vote pre polling day - odd! However we will do a restock tomorrow and tough it out!! Anyway - beers on the beach with ‘no name’ vegetable patties (a local specialty) , a massage for Kerry, lunch at the beach restaurant 3 steps away then back to the lounger. The water is warm and crystal clear and the climate perfect. We had a cocktail at 4 on the beach with no photo or description- give you the idea? Writing this on the balcony having a sundowner. Dinner tonight at our resort restaurant-the no names were good so we will cross fingersЧитать далее