Another spectacular morning with no wind and perfect temperature. Brekkie on the restaurant deck with a local dog to protect our table. We hired a car for a day and it was to be delivered at 10am so we hung out on our balcony until the man arrived. No hidden surprises and the transaction was seamless - other than having to surrender my passport to him for the 24 hours. A big travel no no but is what happens here. On our first visit I hired a bicycle for 4 days and the shop had my passport for that time! The weather was cooler and overcast as we set off. We drove around the top of the island passing all the Buddhas, Fisherman's Village, various piers, beaches until we reached Nathon Town on the other side. A quick look around (passing a couple of scooter mishaps - not caused by me) then back around to look for our wine shops for a good champagne for a birthday present for me from Kerry. We found 2 across the road from each other - one had an excellent selection and the other we had been to before. This had not a bad selection but way too pricey - Kerry was happy as the totally spectacular serving lady was still on duty. Needs to be seen to be believed but she would turn heads in Paris. The pricing of champagne is all over the shop in Koh Samui with wines like Veuve Cliquot Brut being twice the price of Taittinger for example. We went back to the first shop that had a better range and MUCH better pricing. It is lucky me as we decided on a Ruinart - it was a little over than budget but by far the best buy. We returned to Choeng Mon via Chaweng Beach and couldn't get back down to the beach lounges quick enough. Still overcast but still and balmy. We have spotted a nice Thai restaurant for tonight so shared a Tuna Baguette for lunch on the beach. It was really very good (and they snuck a few chillis into the mix!) So - I have been thinking I have 1 more tattoo in me and I had been scoping out palm trees for designs in Cairns - but had put it off. Had a talk to a tattooist across the road from our hotel and he impressed me - let's go! Breaking all the rules today! Giving up my passport to a hire car firm and having a tattoo in a holiday town in Thailand - what could go wrong! Great result - back of the Achilles area. Dinner at A &B happened,was absolutely fab and we will be back - the larb will be my final feed here in KS!Read more
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