Before we finally arrived to the designated beach on that day, we
got completely soaked on our way literally sitting in a pickup car. Water
shower came so unexpectedly that we couldn't help ourselves to be saved,
neither our luggage. It took some time and several water attacks, before we
realized what was happening. It's simply Thai New Year (which was 2 weeks
before) "amusing" tradition of pouring water over each other. Nice for
those how stood there with the water hoses in a swimming shorts only and a disaster for us, who were wet up to pants.
Fortunately we survived as did our luggage, documents and camera (!)
and were the last ones who got out at one of the remotest beaches - the Lonely
beach. There were our two friends already living in there, so we decided not to
make simple things complicated and settled down at the same place.
The plan was to explore the island first and then to relocate in
case we find any better beach, but finally we stayed at the Lonely for all 4
days and it happened to be simply the best. It's relaxed and chilling atmosphere, semi-wildness, friendly backpackers and almost no Russian language within earshot made it an idyllic place.
So, here we woke up the next day: five meters away from the sea line in our bungalow. The weather was great, so we went to the beach immediately. Later had a yummy lunch and motorbike exploration of the island's most well-known beaches: White Sand and Klong Prao.
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| the Lonely beach |
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| Rainy season was bringing a downpour almost every day. Morning was the best beach time. |
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| Tom Kha soup |
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| Laundry... |
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| @ White Sand beach |
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| The longest beach on the island with the widest coastline. |
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| Getting a coco guidance. |
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| @ Klong Prao |
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| A little smaller than the White Sand, but much, much more quite and cosy. Loved it! |
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| Snackes were great either. |
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| and swings...! |
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| Fishing village and pier for dessert. |
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| Tired, but so happy we watched sunsent at our bungalows @ Sunset Hut. |
