We have arrived by ferry across the ocean to Koh Samui!
Upon arrival at the dock we instructed the taxi to drop us of at the Starbucks on Chewang beach. We dropped our bags and sprinted across the coffee shop and wallowed in coffee and regular sandwhiches.. Now this is paradise!!
We had not found a place to stay so Sarah, Kirby and I stepped out of the Starbucks, walked across the street and booked the closest possible bungalow for the night. They were not bad bungalows with a good size, TV and mini fridge it certainly would do the trick. After a couple hours the hunger began to hit so Kirby and I were off to locate that evenings dinner - And what luck!!! There was a pizza hut right across from the Starbucks.. Could life get better???
We ordered a combo with a Med Meat Lovers pizza, Garlic bread, wings and pepsi and enjoyed a very nice meal in the room which is something we havn't been able to do.
We picked up Jay, Sarah and Bob and hopped across the road for some Treasure Island mini golf, Who is our opinion had far too many water hazards (With such dirty water you cant even see where your ball is) Kirby lost one of his balls when it went under a bridge, my ball bounced off a rock and into the water, Sarah jumped the edge and went into the water and well Bob... He just got angery and hit it to hard, it came richoceting(??) right past him and into the bushes.. Never to be seen again..
After that we ventured around and found a set of bars, one of which was a GoGo bar.. Well being this is a part of Thai culture we thought.. what the hell.. Lets see what its about. We sat in out row which was near the stage that looked upon 8 women in underwear dancing on the stage.. Kirby immediatly wanted to leave as did Sarah and I - However Jay had already ordered a beer. So we did the same and continued to sit there.. Now let me start by saying that our understanding of a GoGo Bar is where women basically "Do Tricks" with their neather regions and it is a humerous show.. It only took a minute to realize this is not what we walked into.. he women on stage just danced and showed off their "moves" - Now heres the kicker.... Each woman had a number pinned onto her underwear to make it easier to "order" and after 3 songs they would switch to a new set of girls.. In other words we were sitting directly in the middle of a prostitution ring.. Oh what fun!!!!
Jay ordered a 2nd beer only because us girls hadn't finished ours then we were out of there like a rocket! (And used a good portion of Sarahs hand sanitizer)
After that we were done with the night out and headed back to the hotel.
We packed up this morning and headed to the timeshare we had booked. They had some problems with the rooms and after 2 hours we got a room that slept 4 people.. so we have a couple cots coming up to the room for the boys. The suite is very nice complete with a bathtub and several english television stations!
It poured all day, complete with thunder and lightening - It was something to see the waves crashing so hard against the rocks.
On a more personal note - Bob has decided to shave off his swiss family robinson beard and has switched into a "70's pornstar" moustache - Sarah and Bob currently have a poll on how his moustache looks, so please vote at www.gradstonomads.blogspot.com
Kirby's Opinion: "definatly a keeper"
Krista's Opinion "Bob you normally look like a distinguished young gentleman, Now everytime I look at you.. I throw up a little..What a creep."
We are currently split, girls say Nay, Boys say Yay!
Saturday, November 19, 2005
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Hey Kirby & Krista,
Sounds like you're having a great trip. Sorry it took so long to leave a comment but we have been busy reading all about your wonderful adventure. We have had over 1 1/2 feet of snow over the past week and a half. We also had temperatures of -29 the other night so we really do feel for you on those days that you spend by the pool without air conditioning. ha ha.
Beautiful pictures - wish we were there too.
Take Care and stay safe!
Patty, Brian & kids
Hey guys,
Sounds like it's nice to have Starbucks (a "piece of home") nearby. And Pizza Hut! Things we take for granted here, eh! Enjoy this next leg of your journey.. and keep in touch!
Hey you 2 Sounds like your having a great time. Sorry but we have been very busy with our new Grandson. Deanna is back to school so we babysit Luke alot. But I had a few free hours to catch up on your vacation. It sounds rough. We are keeping Jan busy going from 1 Christmas Craft sale to another god shes a trooper. Marlene
Hi Guys,
Hope you are finding a lot to do in Koh Samui. Are you within walking distance of Starbucks? I can imagine how fast you all ran in there....finally coffee! Like Marlene said we did crafts sales yesterday. We went out all afternoon and then Dad joined us forwent dinner and one last craft sale. Lots of laughs and fun. Dad put up the Christmas lights on the house, he will finish today. I think we are getting together with Skip & Dixie for the football game this afternoon. Hope you enjoying your new place. Waiting for your next blog. Take care.
Love
Mom & Dad
Hi Kirby & Krista
You two are just going from one great adventure after another.
I'll bet the coffee and pizza were out of this world. Your pictures are amazing - all that blue water and white sand. We will enjoy your trip and pretend we are there
Thanks to Jan and Marv we are finally able to tune into your blog-I switched to a newer version of netscape.
We are having great weather- 12 degrees , much above normal.
So enjoy, stay safe .
love Uncle Dennis & Aunt Grace
Glad to hear you guys are having a good time. The full moon party must have been fun. Starbucks and Pizza Hut!! Could life be any bettter?? I guess I'll just drink my Timmies Double-Double and watch the football game on the big screen!!! Hahaha, just had to rub that in.
Have you seen any local cops yet?
Stay safe and keep hydrated
TLC ZOO
Hello to the both of you. Hope you are enjoying your trip. Your mom said that you might stay another year? Sounds like you guys having been having alot of fun. Enjoy and stay safe.
Love Cheryl
Seen any parrots yet?!?!?
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