World Backpack

Hello all!

We are on Koh Phangan, and tons has happened since the last time we wrote. We met up with Chris’s cousin and his two friends on the 25th of May in Krabi, and hung out there for about a week, then we went to Koh Phangan for one night, to Koh Tao for two nights, then back to Koh Phangan. While in Krabi, we explored the area on motorbikes, went to Koh Phi Phi, and pretty much just relaxed. The weather didn’t really cooperate with us, and it rained a lot, so after Amanda left (she was only around for 3 full days), the guys took motorbikes and explored Krabi Province, and the stunning caves that are scattered within the many limestone mountains. On that day, I did some exlploring of my own and went to a local market to take some photos and try out some of the local food. I know what about 20% of the things I tried were, and the remainder is still a mystery to me haha… the people are so nice though, one girl even took it upon herself to feed me by hand hahhaa

After that, the guys decided they wanted to do some diving, so we planned to go to Koh Tao, in the Gulf of Thailand. We had to go to Koh Phangan first because of the ferry schedule, so we spent one night here, which was a blast, and then we went to Koh Tao the following morning. Koh Tao is a beautiful place, absolutely gorgeous, but as we were told by many people before, it offers nothing for non-divers. We got to our hotel, switched hotels (the first place was really misleading and not very friendly), and ended up staying at Poseidon on Ao Tanote. The next day we took a taxi to the other side of the island, and then we took a boat to this little trio of islands nearby called Koh Nangyuan – three small islands connected by sandbars. This is easily the most beautiful place I have ever seen. We hiked up to this viewpoint at the top of one of the islands and took pictures, then went and hung out on the beach and in the water. Later on, we went Sharkeling (snorkeling with sharks), and didn’t see any sharks, but I saw a moray eel.

We came back to Koh Phangan two nights ago, made the most of the boys’ last night here by hanging out at the bar on the beach on Haad Rin, and then they left yesterday morning. Now Chris and I are most likely going to stay on this island until we go to Cambodia, at the beginning of July. The best part of this island is that Mr.K’s Chicken corner is still here, and we are able to live on crepes and shakes for $2 meals and we can switch it up and get some chicken if we’re feeling adventurous. Seriously.

That’s all for now, I can’t add any pictures because the internet here is verrrrry slow, but we will ASAP. We hope everyone is doing wonderfully, we miss you and love you!

Take Care!

- Chris and Stephi