Heathrow

So excited about this holiday. Up at 3am ready to go at 4am. Good journey down to Heathrow in fact arrived too early for car park! Checked luggage in, breakfast and to the plane. In fact everythingRead more
Finally arrived

Landed safely at Hong-Kong Airport , met by a lovely Chinese lady who explained we had missed our next transfer flight due to our delay but had arranged another flight in a few minutes, however thatRead more
Kamala beach

Good night sleep then down to amazing breakfast. Cereals, toast, freshing cooked any type of egg, bacon, cheeses, hams, fruits, pancakes, and of course curry and rice if you fancy it for breakfast!Read more
Fishing day

No major big game fish show up for our troll in the Andaman sea - however a few varieties were caught when 'bottom bouncing' to provide dinner ,cooked on the boat, the nicest being my Red Grouper.Read more
On the beach

Took hotel shuttle down to the local beach and walked right to the other end near the rocks . Tried some snorkeling and wow it was like being in a aquarium! Fantastic! At one time we were surroundedRead more
Coral Island up early

Up early for a trip to coral island , 15 minutes by speedboat south of phuket. The typical tropical island. Madness trying to get through patong beach and pleased we didn't stay there ! BeautifulRead more
Next hotel

Bang on time we were picked up to travel to mai hotel koh lak. What a large resort but we'll set out. Ideal for families. Went for walk along the beach and a snorkel Unfortunately on this west coastRead more
Relaxing day

Thought we would have a day around one of several swimming pools at the resort and decided to go to the quiet adult pool. Unfortunately we encountered the noisiest aussie family including nanna withRead more
Trip to koh lak Town

Took the free shuttle bus to the nearest town for a spot of retail therapy only to find it too hot to walk around ! Found a beach nearby for a swim. Sat on beach watching a pair of exotic kingfishersRead more
Walk along beach

Went for walk along the beach past a few beach restaurants only to come across a river mouth and the tide was in so we had to cross via a rickety bridge! Spent the day swimming and reading. On the wayRead more
Chilling days

Just another couple of chill out days! Had a change and walked to the North of hotel. Nearly empty beaches . Mark gave up on fishing too hot and no fish! Spot the blue/green lizard climbing the tree!Read more
Now at krabi

Picked up this morning in lovely air con , leather seated minibus for onward transfer to the sofitel Hotel at krabi. Just the two of us! 2 1/2hr journey through varying countryside. Quick explore thenRead more
Day by the pool

Having a lazy day by the pool and exploring the hotel then dinner in one of the beach restaurants
Hong island

Up early for our boat trip to Hong Island. A 15 minute speed boat away. What a beautiful place. Did a nature trial through the tropical forest then the 400+ metal steps to the observation towerRead more
Monkey business

Mark sat on the balcony this morning as I was showering and came face to face with a monkey. Don't know who was the most surprised , Mark or the monkey🐒. He was only a metre or so away sitting on aRead more
Stroll along beach

Nice stroll along the beach ⛱️ today, walking out to island as low tide and doing a spot of snorkeling. Arranging a 4 island trip tomorrow. Dinner at beach restaurant. Photos of plants around theRead more
4 island boat trip

Excellent day. Visited 4 islands in a day. Lots of snorkeling.