Monday, December 26, 2011

Ko Samet---Island Paradise

Christmas Day on Ko Samet is not like Christmas in New England, but we did have a wonderful time!
We rented ATVs and cruised the island sampling beach after beach. Each more beautiful than the last. (pictures not in order)
Notice the rigors of this type of travel--- a stop for coffee and pastries, lunch at the end of the island, swinging over the surf, a scenic overlook.
We had dinner at a restaurant on the beach. Teams of youths who all looked about 8-10 years old performed with fire batons. People,as well as us, sent chinese lanterns aloft with a wish.
We ended the day closing first the pizza restaurant at which we had dinner then the bar we went to for after dinner drinks. These guys know how to celebrate!
Gary and Greg surprised us ladies with beautiful necklaces that are the tai equivalent of our initials. Really beautiful.
Today we had a leisurely morning and then took at the ferry back to the car for the ride home. We stopped at a rest stop for coffee and shared a courteous bow with Ronald McDonald. Here is a picture of the ferry boat we traveled back on.
On to Laos tomorrow.

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