Sunsets over the beaches...

So finally we get to experience Patong Beach and we leave tomorrow.
There really are no tourists here now and the people seem a little desperate to get you into their shop, tuk-tuk, resort, whatever.

We went to post our postcards yesterday and at the post office there are postcards of the Tsunami. Fair enough it was a major event, you might think, why not show people a picture of a big wave. That would be great if it were the case but these postcards show dead bodies washing up on shore, floating in water and drying in the streets. It's a bit full-on to send home with "Wish you were here" on the back!

After having a walk down the main drag Bang La Rd in the afternoon we poked our heads out to the beach and were greeted to the most stunning sunset over the beach. It was the first time for both of us seeing the sunset on a western coastline and it was beautiful!


Also A big shout goes out to Chris and Kim up in (or 'down in' from where we're standing) Lismore. Looks like they have everyone elses water right now and don't particularly want it. Hope you guys are OK and we're thinking of you.

Our next leg of our journey begins tomorrow with a trip back to Koh Samui then on a ferry to Koh Pha-agan. We stay there for a few days and then it's off to Bangkok where we meet up with Warren! Woo Hoo. It will be great to see a familiar, friendly face. For those who don't know Waz has been doing top secret work for Microsoft in Singapore for the last couple of months. We both look forward to catching up soon.

Also we got to speak to Mikey today as the phone gods finally let our lines meet. We desperatly look forward to catching up again in London for his birthday in August.

Finally a Big WELL DONE to Mr Andrew Fairley for passing his Masters in Economics I understand he even got a credit in the final exam. Nice one Fairley!

Love to all
Wes & Marg