Koh Samui, Thailand October 3-7, 2012

Koh Samui, Thailand

After spending 8 days in Bhutan at about 8500 feet or above, we knew we would be eager for some rest and relaxation at sea level.  We flew on Druk Air from Paro, Bhutan to Bangkok, Thailand and onto an island in the Gulf of Siam called Koh Samui.  We are staying at the Four Seasons Resort on the Beach.

NO, this is not the resort, but the airport!  The little trains that take you out to the planes are open air and you think you are at Disneyland!

This is the gate to our hillside villa

Dining area

Walking to breakfast.  Most will call for a cart to pick you up.  Everything is spread out and very steep.

The Beach

Beautiful

At the reception area

This is a beautiful resort.  All residences are free standing with panoramic views of the water and the neighboring islands.

This is all the Four Seasons Resort.  Lots of individual villas on a hillside with a beach below.

View from above

The Beach

Our villa view with our own private pool

A different kind of fresh fruit was left on our table every day.  This is dragon fruit.  The mangos are incredible!

Barb enjoying life

Scott taking a swim

Our Bedroom

The large island in the distance is Koh Phangan where the infamous “Full Moon Parties” occur.  These “Full Moon Parties” are apparently an excuse for partygoers to go a little crazy and howl at the moon.  People come from all over the world to experience these parties. 

Koh Phangan island in the distance

Barb and I are more interested in having our own four-day beach party.

Walking to the beach

Playing tennis.  The ball is a lot slower at sea level.  It was fun.

Going to the Gym for a little workout

We met some new friends, Dave and Alexis (who were on their honeymoon), and enjoyed sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and hanging out with our new friends.

Scott at the beach

Dave and Alexis with us on the beach

Paddle Boarding.  The boards were a little short, so not quite as stable as a longer one.  Not bad for our first time though.

Scott

Barb

Scott checking out the sailboat.  It is what we would call a tri-maran instead of a catamaran.  It is very stable and to control the rudder there are foot pedals instead of controlling it with your hand.  It was pretty fun.

Getting instruction, but Scott knew more about sailing than the beach boy attendant.

After Scott had it down, we all joined him for a sail.  It was great.

Coming back to shore

Hanging out at the beach

Barb

There was a wedding on the beach.

They had a beautiful floral path to the palm leaf alter

Their honeymoon car

We were sorry to see our time on Koh Samui come to an end.