Is been a while, I have not write any article which I constantly post every once a week.
Last Sunday, I was having my thorough cleaning, then coincident, I found my old video/photos CD of Thailand (Samui) Trip, the file contain the memories during my stayed in samui island, that's the best moment I ever had. These friendliest Thai people make me feel like home. My trip lasted for 8 days, I wish, I could extend much longer but unfortunately, time doesn't allowed me due to my work commitment.
Lamai Beach - photographer me :)
During my time in Koh Samui, I have no plan, even no idea why I was travelling alone? When I arrived to Samui Airport, my thoughts only focus on accommodation and how to get any hotel or resort available during this peak period. after I pass thru custom, I walked straight to travel information counter to find available room for three night. They have room located at Ang Thong Beach, I can't recall the name of this resort, but it was a lame beach I ever seen. When I reach my resort, It was almost 6 pm. The surrounding was so quiet is like a ghost town. My mistake, I should read lonely planet before planing this trip but fortunately, I managed to find a map and directory to guide me.
Mae Nam Beach - photographer me :)
The next day, I woke up early in the morning, just to snap sunrise photos, unfortunately, the sun is already rise high above the sky. Well, I tell myself, "I should wake up early in morning before 5am, otherwise I will miss it again". After having breakfast, I grab my things and go down to the reception asking for direction. They explained to me, how and where to go from this destination to chaweng beach, whereby allot of tourist hang out at this area. I took "tot tot" (taxi) to chaweng beach, It takes 30 minutes to reach to there. When I arrived to chaweng beach, I can't believe my eyes, the beach was so extraodinary. I stroll along the beach and finding my spot for relaxed. The breeze wind feel like heaven and also hell due to hot sun but it doesn't matter. I occupy my time on the beach approximately 5 hours top, then return to my lame resort.
Chaweng Beach - photograper me :)
On the evening, I search for a restaurant nearby to my resort, the restaurant I found has good ambience is so lovely, they have live music, and food is very tasty. To be honest, whenever, I went to Thailand, I will definately order Tom Yam as my main dishes because that's one of my favourite food, Yummy!
The third day of my last night in Lamai, I went to Nara-Seraket (I'm not to sure how to pronouce it) Anyway, the map show that there is a jungle where the stream flow. In order to reach to this nature reserve, I must follow the yellow brick road.. (Just kidding) follow the map actually, so I walked slowly to this lane where it shown on the map. Is actually not to far from my resort, it take 1 day to reach there (Just kidding) about 25min walking distance. So, I go in with my T-Shirt and bemuda without any antiseptic. So I go thru the jungle as the sign guide me to direction on how to get there. When I reach to the destination, the ambience of fresh air and the nice stream was so refreshing and cooling. No wonder they are healthy with this nature airborne go thru ther lungs, it would eventually expand and detox the liver.
Somewhere near Nara-Saraket Nature Reserve - photographer me :)
After I went out from nature reserve, I walked up nearby to my resort at Thetsaban Na Thon Pier. When I arrived, It was so windy till my cap flew off. It's so amazing feelings, I wish, my country have the same atmosphere. I sat about an hours, close my eyes, listen to the wind blows. The wind touches my skin and my mind totally blank without any single thoughts. Is awesome experience, that I will never forget. It almost dawn, so is time for me to go back to my lame resort for the last night.
Thetsaban Na Thon Pier - photographer me again :)
On the forth day, I looking for another resort, thought staying at Chaweng Beach, but unfortunately most of the resort at that area, has no room available. Then I went to Lamai Beach looking for luck, after long hours walking with my heavy backpack, I finally I saw Weekender which very interesting to me, so I went in, and asked," Do you have room available? they say yes, but a we have only banglore room available which cost 50usd per night, I said,"well, no problem. I registered about 15 minutes, then finally I got my key room, it was so amazing. Actually, I wanted to stay for 2 night at Lamai Beach, because my original plan is to book resort in Chaweng during my last 2 night, but I end up staying at this resort till my departure.
During my stayed in Weekender, Ms. Jane (The Receptionist) help me allot, she teach me how to ride a motorbike and show me direction to attractive places. It was so cool to learn my first motorbike in Thailand. Than she advised me go to small island where I can take more photos. So, I agreed to book the excursion for the next day.
Excursion to Koh Pha-Ngan and Small Island - photographer me again :)
The next day morning, I prepared the trip to Koh Phangan and small island, which I forget to write down the name of the island. The whole trip, takes me from early morning till 4 pm to reach back to Samui. To be honest, it was very nice experience, I went up to the mountain for viewing, eat their local dishes, relaxed on the beautiful white sandy beach and lastly, enjoyed viewing the scenery.
On my fifth day, I planing to visit GrandFather and GrandMother Rock is located nearby Maret Beach, along the way riding on my bike, I encounter dangerous deep curb, if I make one mistake, I will end up warded in hospital, because there's no railing from the site of the slop. Fortunately, I managed to survive. Regarding, the story of Grandfather and Grandmother Rock is a myth but legendary said, "they couple deeply love each other but unfortunately, their parents against their relationships, since the coupls foresake their parent wishes, the parents outburst their magical power and turn them into Rocky Balboa. (Kidding) What they told me, the rock has been there for century before they were born. This what I been informed. After the visiting, I decided to return and plan my next excursion, the elephant shows.
Grandma & Granpa Rock - photographer me :)
On my sixth day, the agency pick me up at my resort, the elephant farm is actually located at Na Mueang, along the way to Na Mueang, I notice, there are several excursion that we can view, such as waterfall, the temple and etc., we reach Elephant farm about 20 minute, what amazed me, there allot of monkeys surrounded at Elephant farm. They allowed us to fed the elephant with the fund of $5. I seen how they shower the elephant and place them to their cage. Then later, the show starts, amazingly the elephant is smart, funny and adorable. The show, lasted about 40 minutes, then I went to view the temple nearby to elephant farm. One thing about Thai people, they a very faithful to their religion buddha. You can see, every Thai people pay respect to their teacher or buddha priest and donate some money to them for their blessing. Is good to learn from them on how to respect each other and being modest.
Elephant Show - photographer me :)
After the whole afternoon with fun and joy, the travel agent send us home to our resort. Before, I return home, I managed to snap some photos of signage nearby to temple, the words is really encouraging, meaningful and wise.
During at night I usually, hang out at my resort, buy some snacks, and look for nice restaurant nearby. Even though they have allot of night activities such as Muay Thai fight, The Cabaret and etc. but I don't really onto it except Thai Massage, that the most valuable things I done so far. I go for massage every single day after excursion. It was so affordable. I could not resist it, at my country Singapore. You can't never have the same standards as theirs and cheaper then them. So it was a bonus for me.
On the seventh day, that's the last night for me in Samui. Feel a little sad though but I couldn't miss a chance to explored the island, after breakfast as usual, I plan to visit the waterfall where I saw yesterday nearby Na Mueang. I ride my bike to Na Mueang almost 35 minutes. When I reach to waterfall, the guard pointed me at the counter to pay entrance fee which I find it strange. Anyway, when I walked down to unstable slop, I find a place to sat on, nearby to waterfall, I breath the freshing air. It was awesome. Unfortunately, It doesn't last long, it took me 1.5 hours to get out from that location. I open my map and decided to ride the whole Island and it's almost 4 hours. I feel so sleepy afterwards. The long ride is amazing experience, so much to view and so many things I learned thoroughout the journey. After short break, I return my motorbike key to reception, as is already expired in the same time, I asked permission to take their video, and the reception agreed, honestly, they are so co-operative and nice to get aquiantence. I told them, "My departure is tomorrow, I really hope to see you again in near future." Jane's than gave me complimentary dinner and wishes me a safe journey.
Sunset at Lamai Beach - photographer me :)
On my last day in Samui, I learned so much things about life, culture, people and also the environment. Those experience, I'll never forget even though it's been 5 years past. The good memories remain in my heart.
On the seventh day, that's the last night for me in Samui. Feel a little sad though but I couldn't miss a chance to explored the island, after breakfast as usual, I plan to visit the waterfall where I saw yesterday nearby Na Mueang. I ride my bike to Na Mueang almost 35 minutes. When I reach to waterfall, the guard pointed me at the counter to pay entrance fee which I find it strange. Anyway, when I walked down to unstable slop, I find a place to sat on, nearby to waterfall, I breath the freshing air. It was awesome. Unfortunately, It doesn't last long, it took me 1.5 hours to get out from that location. I open my map and decided to ride the whole Island and it's almost 4 hours. I feel so sleepy afterwards. The long ride is amazing experience, so much to view and so many things I learned thoroughout the journey. After short break, I return my motorbike key to reception, as is already expired in the same time, I asked permission to take their video, and the reception agreed, honestly, they are so co-operative and nice to get aquiantence. I told them, "My departure is tomorrow, I really hope to see you again in near future." Jane's than gave me complimentary dinner and wishes me a safe journey.
On the seventh day, that's the last night for me in Samui. Feel a little sad though but I couldn't miss a chance to explored the island, after breakfast as usual, I plan to visit the waterfall where I saw yesterday nearby Na Mueang. I ride my bike to Na Mueang almost 35 minutes. When I reach to waterfall, the guard pointed me at the counter to pay entrance fee which I find it strange. Anyway, when I walked down to unstable slop, I find a place to sat on, nearby to waterfall, I breath the freshing air. It was awesome. Unfortunately, It doesn't last long, it took me 1.5 hours to get out from that location. I open my map and decided to ride the whole Island and it's almost 4 hours. I feel so sleepy afterwards. The long ride is amazing experience, so much to view and so many things I learned thoroughout the journey. After short break, I return my motorbike key to reception, as is already expired in the same time, I asked permission to take their video, and the reception agreed, honestly, they are so co-operative and nice to get aquiantence. I told them, "My departure is tomorrow, I really hope to see you again in near future." Jane's than gave me complimentary dinner and wishes me a safe journey.
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