Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta is a short ferry ride from Koh Phi Phi and where we spent the 2nd week in the Thai islands. While Phi Phi's population is concentrated- all walking distance from a single town, Lanta's is spread along a 25 km coast of long, west facing beaches. Instead of the sheer scenic limestone cliffs, Lanta's coastline rises steadily to a mountainous jungle interior. This geography helps give Lanta an even more lax atmosphere, with the biggest event of the day scheduling where you'll watch the sunset- not that there is a lot else to schedule here. However you spend your time on these islands, when its over it always seems to go by too fast.

The big event of the day

Watching the sunset from Bee Bee Bungalows, where we spent quite a bit of time... relaxing, eating and drinking cocktails with new friends we met on the island

An example of the islands creatively constructed "bungalows". Made primarily from bamboo, you can see how vulnerable they were to the Tsunami waves.

Christy cooking again? Taking advantage of another opportunity, this 4 hour class made for an escape from the midday heat one afternoon. This session she learned how to make fried rice, red curry, massaman curry, sweet and sour chicken and stir fry with hot basil leaves.

Ko Ha- 5 rocks/islands about a 2 hr boat ride from Koh Lanta, and where we scuba dived for the first time together- post certification course.

Dion snorkeling in the emerald green water in between our two scuba dives

Thai boxing is as much a part of the local culture as it is their entertainment. We saw 8 intense fights one evening...with most competitors high school age and younger. Different than UFC or boxing known at home, there is a ritual dance done by each guy before the fight. A great deal of respect is shown towards the opponents and the crowd throughout the competition.

There are worse places in the world to get one hour oil massages.