Well we finally made it to the beaches on Koh Samet after an unexpected delay in Bangkok. We had arrived in Bangkok on the Friday afternoon, intending to leave by Sunday to the coast. After a fun day out on the town with another family we had met (from California), Pippin, Kai and I (Ronato) came down with a wicked bout of food poisoning. It took until Tues to extract ourselves from our beds and make it down to Koh Samet and we are happy we made the journey. We are all slowly mending but still struggling with food in the general sense. Most of us gave up on eating for the last few days, realizing that it was too hard on our systems. Skye managed to dodge the bullet thanks to her very fastidious ways with soap and water. She landed up being Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy and was pretty fried by the end of it all.Before going to Vietnam we had met Denise, Paul, Ruby, Ani and Noah (the family I spoke of above) and we were thrilled to run into them again in Bangkok on our return. They are a fabulous family and we are sure to see them again in the future seeing that we live on the same coast line. Pippin really got on well with Ruby who is also eight years of age. See photo below.
So here we are in Koh Samet and it has been a little strange for Skye since she was here 18 and a half years ago with Gord. She has been struggling to recognize any of it from the past. A lot has changed over the years. That said, we came here determined not to have expectations because we knew from stories that it had changed a lot from the past. We just want 4 days of sunshine before we go back to colder climates...
We have found a lovely spot on the island that is perfect for these last days. There will be lots of swimming, reading and kicking back before our long flight next week.
We return to Bangkok on Saturday, giving us two days to do some last minute things and pack for the long journey back to Canada. Then we will be there for 6 days before heading off to Europe. Wow! Talk about jet setting!Speak soon
Skye, Ronato, Kai and Pippin
Wow! Back to Canada for awhile. It'll be so strange! What an adventure for all of you. Safe travels. Just wanted to point out that Kai and Pippin have really changed already, just from the photos. They look a little older and wiser. Hopefully all this travel and adventure is having the opposite effect with you two adults: the fountain of youth! I'm so glad you decided to maintain this blog. It really is a treat to follow along with your epic journey. love to you all.
ReplyDeleteHey Guys--Just wanted to wish you well on your travels and maybe see you on your brief return to this coast. I am only a recent reader of your blog, so I have some catching up do do, but looks like you are having a full and satisfying trip. Lots of love, and looking forward to the euro leg of your adventures...
ReplyDeleteHey Zane!
ReplyDeleteGreat to 'hear' you out there! Thanks for the good wishes for the next stint. We'd love to see you if it works.