My Place Boutique, Koh Lanta, Day 1

It is time to introduce Helen to Asian transport. It is a 10am pickup and we are bundled into the back of a minibus that is soon filled with bags and people until we are all pretty cramped in and unable to move. It isn't the most pleasant journey, so luckily it isn't a log one. After sitting in the bus for the short ferry ride to Koh Lanta, we find ourselves at our delightful hotel. It is big and clean and everything we could ask for!
After getting settled we go to check out the island. After eating a noodle soup in the restaurant next door but one, we head to the gorgeous beach. The sea is clear and the sand is white and there is so much room to relax and chill out that we don't want to move. My tolerance for beaches isn't quite as high as the other two though, so I head back after a while, followed by the rest. The island is great to wander around, and after relaxing in the room for a bit we head back out for a great tea. It is very nice to have three people as we can order 4 meals and share without looking as greedy as when we have only 2.
After eating we head for a walk on the beach. For me the best time of day to wander on a beach is now, when all you can hear is the lapping of the waves and all you can see out at sea are the distant boat lights and the reflection of the moon. We sit on a large bed/chair and drink beer. It is delightful and very peaceful. After four big beers, we are ready for bed, and we walk back. Koh Lanta has already been lovely and we have only been here one afternoon and night. What a place!Read more