we had another beautiful resort (Panviman) and one of the nicer beaches we stayed at too. the water stayed just below waist height for a considerable distance and was really warm so we'd just plunk ourselves down and get out when too pruney. :)
the pool at the resort was amazing (i know i shouldn't be talking about the pool when in thailand but i have to mention it...i'm a sucker for a nicely designed outdoor pool). it started at the top of the resort near the main lobby as a stream and would make its way down to the very large main pool step by step in a terrace like fashion. Each step meeting a mini private pool. the views were spectacular. here's a shot looking at the terraced pools and of the opposite island view.
after our ocean swims (a 10 minute walk downhill from the pool area) i would park myself under the water pouring into 'our' pool. ahh, what i wouldn't give to be there right now.
it was about a 15 minute walk to the small village that had a few restaurants. we found our favourite food in thailand at this little hole in the wall house/restaurant. after we found it we didn't eat anywhere else for the time we were there. the spicy fried garlic basil pork was AMAZING. roel makes a pretty mean copy-cat version.
on the night of the full moon party our resort had a nice big new speed boat that transported about 15 of us. they had a whole schedule of drop-offs and pick-ups from 9pm - 10am the next morning. we had booked late so we had to take an early boat out. things were just starting to pick-up and were in full swing when we left around 2am. no pictures of the party as we didn't want to take the camera. we did get the moon that night in its full glory...
the party appeared to be crazy fun for those who indulged. we weren't quite feeling the vibe...had we been in our early 20's it may have been a different story. for the most part it was a pretty amazing party atmosphere and people were having a great time (other than the odd over-indulger which is bound to happen in groups that large). i'm glad we made the effort to check out the legendary monthly event. the sheer size of it was definitely worth a look. for the few who aren't familiar it's a giant party on a wide and long section of beach that just keeps going on and on (in time and distance).
as much as we enjoyed the fun and relaxtion on the islands in thailand we were ready for the next stop: kuala lumpur. this would require an early morning ferry out back to koh samui in order to catch our flight (no airport on koh phangan).
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