Thailand

Thailand was all kinds of perfect. It was one of those places that encompasses all that I look for in a vacation. I have comprised a list of my favourite things:

1) Sunshine, beaches and warm ocean water: 

 Snorkeling in Koh Tao

In Koh Tao, Bee went for her scuba diving license while I went snorkeling over algae-covered rocks and coral. With another Canadian traveller, we followed schools of colourful fishies and watched as sea anemones disappeared with the sleight of our hands.

 Koh Phangan

Beaches and more beaches were further explored on the islands of Koh Phangan and Phuket/Patong. Days of dipping in and out of the ocean water, playing and burying friends in sand islands situated in the middle of oceans gave us criss-cross tan lines, salty hair, sandy skin and sunburnt noses. I'm also as tanned as ever; to the point that I hide in the shade when lying on the beach.

2) The bizzare:

 Bangkok

Bangkok and Patong are filled with ladyboys and Ping Pong sex shows. They are about as hilarious as you can imagine.

I took a lesson in Muay Thai fighting; this isn't very bizzare unless you think my petite stature makes me inept. However, I assure you that my younger Tae Kwon Do days must have paid off. I was called a 'natural' by pro Thai fighters as I punched jabbed, and kicked my way into an intense workout. So much fun.

3)Gorgeous nighttime views:

When we walked out of our bungalows in Koh Phangan, we appeared right in time to witness the most gorgeous sunset I have ever laid eyes on. Layers and layers of the most naturally complimenting colours emblazoned an infinite sky canvas. Two nights later we sat on the beach chatting with new friends while watching pink lightning ignite the night's sky in short bursts and picking out celestial constellations.

4) Great parties:

Koh Phangan is home to the infamous Full Moon Party. We missed it because of our non-corresponding dates but we did make attendance to the half moon. Take me to any show that blasts electro music and you get a girl that doesn't want to stop dancing.

5) Flavourful food:

Just to name a few of our treats - $1 Pad Thai with just the right amount of spice and zest, enjoying well decorated plates of food by the candlelight, night market street food, mango almond ice-cream from DQ, Peking Duck chips, ice cream served in coconuts. Yum, yum, yum.

6) Humanity:
Just as good as Thailand are the people that fill it. Many connections were made with fellow travellers and the citzenries are often so lovely.

I don't have to be a master at appreciating life when vacations such as these make it so easy. It's these vacation moments that make you nostalgic as they're happening. It's these type of vacation moments that I will go back to in my sweetest dreams. To think, I would be home if I hadn't extended my vacation for another month. To think, how weepy I would be right now.

Pam  xx