I have been struggling to come up with an enthralling yet witty post. My creative juices have taken a holiday… Instead, here is a short update and some photos.
We are on Koh Lanta staying at an Airbnb; it’s a stunning villa tucked away in a tiny village on the south end of the island. We spent the first 2.5 weeks of our trip staying in busier areas doing more activities. The last half of the trip will be very chill.
Since arriving, we have been snorkelling on the beautiful beaches, watching gorgeous sunsets, and relaxing on our huge deck in the hammock (I’m in in the hammock). We love the pace here, and the food is to die for (though I am hankering for a good green salad). A scooter rental is up next (say a small prayer for us). We would like to explore and snorkel at a few beaches south of us. There is a National Park at the southern tip of the island that has a hiking trail, a lighthouse and a beautiful beach. I am hoping I can take pictures of something other than of a monkey or a sunset. We are going on a dive boat next Sunday to snorkel. It’s been very windy so the hope is by the 4th it will have calmed down and the water will have cleared up.
We leave Koh Lanta for Bangkok on the 7th and fly back to Canada on the 9th.
Two funny incidents (funny IMO) to report:
Another cheeky monkey (probably not related) nipped into our villa and pinched my bright yellow knitting bag. We ran to the window and Peter yelled for me to get a piece of fruit to barter for my bag. The little monkey opened the bag, discovered that it was NOT a mango and promptly dropped it. No bartering needed so monkey left empty handed.
2. We locked ourselves out of our ensuite bathroom this morning. Peter had to climb an 8’ retaining wall and break in. Good thing he goes to the gym.
I will try to come up with another post before we head back, but no promises. Ideas welcome!
Here is the link to some more photos. Guess what?? Monkeys and sunsets!!!
You shoud’ve taken a picture of Peter climbing the wall
Hahahah he snuck out without telling me he was going to do it as he knows I would have been worried!! He just miraculously appeared and said “ta da!!”
Nice update Jana, thx! I’m sure the scooter outing will provide some fodder. If not, go full creative writing on us and write a shorty on how the monkey got away with your knitting bag and knitted P up a sweater and put him on the street corner with an organ to grind. 😂
Enjoy your halcyon days in paradise!
So far so good on the scooter!
Never worry about being enthralling and witty. Just trust that you are. And that that is enough. Lovely post and great stories- I can picture both events very clearly! I am so glad you are having such a restorative vacation.
Good advice Diane, thanks 🥰