Leaving koh phagnan

I have a ferry booked to leave at 1pm and when I wake the rain is torrential but I manage to make my way to bubbas coffee shop for my morning fix. I make my way back to the hostel running in my bare feet because trying to run on flip-flops is nion impossible. Matty is at the hostel and I have to say him and Sonny have made my stay here so special welcoming me in to the local way of life and Sonny even calls me to say goodbye. They have provided entertainment every night and I love the fact they invite everyone to participate which makes for easy travelling when you turn up somewhere new and know no-one. It's like being in Thai scouseland. Just before I'm about to leave matty tells me 2 of the girls have tested positive for covid and i do a test but all is ok. When I arrive at the Dock there is a guy who is like a one man band playing tunes that range from Bob marley to the eagles and even as I depart I have a smile on my face. The high speed catamaran crossing takes just over an hour and even though its choppy we arrive safely. Koh Tao is the island where people go to dive but due to my sinus issues I'm unable to do this. Its a five minute walk to my hostel and after the routine of passport copying I'm handed the keys to my private bungalow. It will be nice to have my own room and toilet for a change. Bungalows here are very basic wooden chalets with a fan to keep you cool and a sheet on the bed to cover you up. I sit on my balcony and a guy on the balcony opposite says "hello Fi" Its Tom from the beach n PhiPhi and i was Watts apping with his mum to tell her hed be ok. Shortly after arriving Kate messages and we arrange to meet at one of the beach bars. Claire Evandro and Romain , from the hostel are here and are doing diving courses but we enjoy a few drinks and a bite to eat while watching the fire show. The bars here are open till 1am but it's an early one for me as I have set an alarm to watch the liverpool game.Read more