N
C
I
E
N
T
N
O
M
A
D
.
c
o
m
T
r
a
v
e
l
&
A
d
v
e
n
t
u
r
e
Route Map 
Chumphon & Koh Tao, Thailand »
October 02, 2010
I arrived in Chumphon at 11:20 pm, so still practically on the 1 st of October, but I guess it is safe to post what's next as October 2 nd.
The overnight boat to Koh Tao, the cheap one that cost 200 Baht, already left at 11. There were two ladies from a travel agency at the station trying to suggest their agency and hotel. I checked the prices and agreed to take them up on their offer - the boat for 550 Baht including van ride to the pier. They also offered a free taxi to one hotel and the room for 150 Baht. Not bad and easy.
The room was very nice - the nicest I had so far on this trip. It normally cost 260, but I got it for 150. Beautiful bathroom, huge bed, all tiles and fresh towels. Next morning leaving very early. I had a great sleep.
Photo: Koh Tao, Thailand On the boat. We left early in the morning, 6 am. It takes a bit over three hours to get to the island. There are two main islands there, I am going to the smaller one, and to Mae Haad there.
Photo: Koh Tao, Thailand. Passing scenery while on the boat.
Photo: Koh Tao, Thailand. Cutting through waves under the Thai flag. The boat is pretty fast. I stayed most of the time on the deck, enjoying the wind and smell of the ocean.
Photo: Koh Tao, Thailand. It's 6:38 am. More small ilands on the way.
Photo: Koh Tao, Thailand. A fishing boat passing by.
Photo: Koh Tao, Thailand. The first closer look at Koh Tao.
Photo: Koh Tao, Thailand. Finally, almost there.
Photo: Koh Tao, Thailand. Getting off walking the pier.
Photo: Koh Tao, Thailand. Walking about searching for a cheap room. All streets look more less like this one. Dive shops, foot massage places, coffee shops and small restaurants, convenience shops.
I found a place and rented my own bungalow for 200 Baht. Nothing fancy at all, just a simple one room bamboo bungalow. Shared toilet and shower outside. I have a fan and a porch where I can sit. Concrete bungalows with toilet and taile floor cost 400 Baht.
The weather became really nice. It's sunny. I think I will walk around a bit.
My life has always been about freedom and I shall continue to walk this path.
Safe travels ! ........... Stan
Check out my Photography Portfolio
stan@ancientnomad.com
My Photography Page
|
2011
November:
October:
September:
August:
July:
June:
May:
April: 11 10-3 10-2 10-1
March:
February:
January: 15 06-11 06-10 06-9 06-8 06-7 06-6 06-5 06-4 06-3 06-2 06-1 05 03-6 03-5 03-4 03-3 03-2 03-1 02
2010
December: 29 23-28 22-2 22-1 20-2 20-1 19 18-2 18-1
November: 01-4 01-3 01-2 01-1
October: 31 23 22 20 17 11 09-2 09-1 08 02 01-6 01-5 01-4 01-3 01-2 01-1
September: 29 28 27 25-2 25-1 20-24 23 18 13 12 11-3 11-2 11-1 10-2 10-1 7 4 3-2 3-1 2
August: 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 21-22 20 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 10-11-1 9 6 5 3 2 1
July: 31 30 29 17 9 7 6-2 6-1 5-2 5-1 4-2 4-1 2 1
June: 30 24
May: 12 9
April: 25-26 12
March: 7 2
February: 28 26 24 22 21 16-17 15 14 13 10-12 08
May:
April: 11 10-3 10-2 10-1
March:
February:
January: 27 19 13 12 8-2 8-1 7 6 5 3 1-2
2009
December: 31 30 29 28 26-27 24 20-23 19 17-18 16-17 13-14 1-13
2010
2007 - 2011 ŠAncientNomad.com - Privacy