11.01.09

This morning Michael and I had to wake up at 4am, check out by 4:30 and be at the bus stop by 5:30. Luckily everything went smoothly and we were on our bus at 6am. Early morning wake up call. I can't say that that particular his was at all luxurous but it serves it's purpose as a way to see the Thailand countryside. Again, Thailand reminds me so much of the Philippines.
Side note: On board movie: The Spirit, Yes Man and Bride Wars. So after 4 days in Bangkok and a 6 hour bus ride we turn the bend on the road and the gulf of Thailand opens up to our view. The sight is amazing! Blue and green water with islands cropping out taunting you to come and explore.







1 port Koh Tao. 1.5 hours from shore and then another 1.5 hours to our destination.


Off in the distance, Koh Phangan, our home for the next 4 days and home to the full moon party.




Koh Phangan Tropicana Resort.
Not only does the town remind me of my experience in the P.I. but our stilted huts with no air and slated glass windows takes me back to the seaside home my grandma grew up in. It's seems like I've already taken a vacation like this before though being right at the water's edge and surrrounded by a variety of clubs and europeans wasn't anything like the Philippine province of Butol.

The biggest surprise by far was a Mexican restaurant a block away from the resort. I have to say that this place has the best Mexican food in not only Thailand but the world. Nothing in Los Angeles, San Diego or even Baja can come close. The chips and salsa were fresh, the guacamole was chunky and flavorful and my chimichanga was crispy and delicious. Ando Logo goes in the record books ass the best Mexican restaurant Ever!

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