Arrived in Koh Samui

Our flight didn't leave Krabi until 1:30 p.m., so we had our last buffet breakfast at the hotel in Ao Nang, then finished packing. It was a great hotel and we enjoyed our stay there. While packing, we were concerned as our knapsacks were weighing in around 9kg each, and the allowance on this flight was 7kg. We couldn't reduce any more, so we just went. We took a Grab to the airport, which was about at 45 minute ride. After we arrived, we had a quick lunch and then went through security and went to our gate. Our name was called on the speaker, so once we figured out where to go (it was a common gate for many flights), the ladies flagged our bags as being to large (nothing to with weight lol) for the overhead bins on the smaller airplane, and we would have to check them at the airplane - no big deal, but this was the first time so far we had to check them. Once we arrived at Koh Samui, it didn't take long to get our bags after we landed as it is a small airport. Our hotel had a driver waiting for us, and it was an enjoyable 30-minute ride. There are a ton of motorcycles here, more than any spot we have been so far, and the roads are very narrow. The Sandalwood hotel we are staying at is on a mountainside, so the climb from the seaside highway was pretty extreme. Our check-in process was so nice and pleasant, and once we saw our room, our jaws dropped in disbelief. It was so perfect - our room is called "Jumpee" lol! We had a couple of drinks by our private pool soaking in the views, then went for supper to the restaurant. We were welcomed by the resident puppy, and the meals were fantastic.Read more