Sa Nam Ban Huai Ton Phla

What a fabulous island Koh Tau is.
I reckon I'm going to spend quite a few days here. It's gorgeous.
Great food, clean beaches, gin-clear water surrounding pretty islands, fantastic snorkelling that cancels any nagging ideas to spend big money on scuba diving (that I almost definitely won't continue back in Blighty).
Today's thrilling instalment concentrates on a really great trip I took from Mae Haad Pier, just south of where Im staying on Sairee Beach.
I had an early-ish breakfast (muesli & yoghurt and coffee in a lovely spot just on from my hotel) - a grand view to start the day. Then got picked up by the open backed 'shuttle-truck' with a few others to take us to the jetty and the boat. All nice and smooth, although I insisted on keeping my receipt/ticket.
The. day was a cracker: a fab hike up the hill that overlooks an even tinier island called Koh Nang Yuan (worth the climb), excellent snorkelling in various gorgeous bays and generally having fun in the sun.
Lunch was okay, if a bit cold, but the endless fruit, coffee etc., provided was good to have.
We saw a small (baby?) shark and what seemed to be an enormous turtle. Th guide said it was a 'medium one', and showed us a photo of a larger one! It should make a few gallons of soup. (Oh no, perish the thought.)
We didn't sail far but it was a brilliant day.
Came back tired and contented. Aaaaahhh.Read more