Is it our last day already? Unfortunately it is. The last few days on Bo Phut have been quite lovely. Actually, they've been really really hot and sunny. We've enjoyed hanging out on the beach and swimming in our guesthouse pool (it's a bit too shallow to swim out in the ocean). The water here is a bright turquiose and the sand a pale yellow; it really embodies the image of Thailand one would expect. We really enjoyed this town, with its hip, laid-back vibe and expat establishments. It's not very "thai" but it does provide more creature comforts - best bathrooms in the country. But these comforts come at a price: everything here is about twice the price as it was in other cities. We have been fortunate, however, by travelling in the low season (hot and rainy). Many guesthouses and resorts offer discounted rooms - up to 50% off. Joey and I have gotten the hang of being dropped off in a town, finding a decent guesthouse to drop off our bags, and then spending a few hours wandering around town finding the best deals in the best areas. The hotel we stayed in here has hot water, air conditioning, cable tv, a fridge, private balcony and a pool. It's right across the street from the beach and on the main strip. Our room is actually decorated (something you only find with Western owners) and even has a separate shower enclosure. (We've gotten used to being able to shower, brush our teeth and use the potty all at the same time). All of this came at the price of $25, the most we've spent on a room all month. We've stayed in all sorts of rooms of varying quality, so it was nice to treat ourselves for the last few days.
We leave Koh Samui in three hours for Bangkok. We will spend the night in the airport and catch a flight out at 6am. It's been a great trip, but we are excited to see our homes, families and friends. We love you guys and hope to see/talk to each of you soon!
Meg
