Samui has a place in my heart, for the wonderful people and place and music I have found here. Last night was dream like, and the moments of delight and bliss make me tempted to drop all and stay on, as many have done before.
In the last few weeks I have accomplished lots of uni work, which is difficult to concentrate on, but almost at the finish line now so can't give up just yet. We have also spent days and evenings seeing beautiful parts of this island paradise. We spent a stunning day in AngThong Marine park, lovely kayaking and beach bathing, or cooking in my case. The turquoise green waters sparkling with blazing blue skies stretching forever above us. Fish and dolphins and freedom, lovely.
We relaxed an afternoon in Jungle club gazing out at the view, many evenings at Lamai night market for dinner, Cabana on Chawang beach one eve, Freedom bar watching Rasta monkey band for Fisherman village market another night, enjoying Thai food and friends all the while. Last night was the highlight for me though. Rock Bar put on a party for Job2Do and Tai Sawan, with Rasta Monkey opening the show.
Jumbled amongst massive rocks near the famous Grandmother and Grandfather rocks, a tiny beach and seating platforms and stage constructed of drift wood, the bar housed the bands of legendary talent. An eclectic mix of dub, reggae, gypsy, Thai and jazzy funky music by Thai band Tai Sawan (Under Paradise), my new pocket band. I wish I could carry the whole ten piece group around with me for eternal enjoyment! Job played some classics with them so it was an epic collaboration of absolute finesse that rendered me mesmerized and in love.
Leaving tomorrow for Bangkok, my soul is saddened but excited for the next steps on my journey. Secretly the anticipation I feel for the climax of this adventure (arriving in Aotearoa) is equally portioned with nervousness for the impending necessity of finding work and housing upon my return. Luckily I have a week of fun with friends in Melbourne before the reality of needing income sets in.
I still maintain I have the ultimate experiences in Thailand, unexpectedly incredible every time. I say very casually to friends, I will see you again in 2 years, but this is just too long I think. What my future holds frightens me a little, where will I end up? Buddha, Jah, Goddess only knows.
