Woke up around 7.20am and went and got some breakfast before being picked up at 8.20am for our trip through to Chewang Beach, it was close to the Fisherman’s Market where we met up this morning and on arriving we saw there were loads of people all milling about – too many for one speed boat surely?
The manager was addressing us all with instructions etc and we signed up and were allocated a boat and about 30 of us were on it. We had one of the larger speed boats but it was fine and we got on the front of it which turned out to be the best part I reckon.
The chap who was the main man for explaining and and organising everything was really nice and was good fun, he also allowed a relaxing of the rules and soon Lewis, Charlotte and Jack were taking it in turns to be sat high up on the front as we sped along.
We left port and headed out to sea for 45 minutes to a cluster of rocks where a few other boats were moored up and people were swimming/snorkelling in the water and we pull up alongside them and dropped anchor ourselves.
We were told we had an hour to snorkel so we kitted up and got into the water, Mum included. I struggled a bit I must admit to begin with as my mask kept letting water in and I was swallowing water as well making me choke and gag, in fact, it’s making me feel ill just typing it! Once sorted and got into a routine after 10 minutes I was fine and enjoying drifting around, my camera appeared to be doing its job and I was able to video and take photos as well. There were a lot of fish but the water wasn’t the best to be honest, especially after what we experienced in Egypt. It wasn’t too sunny either so that didn’t help either, but when we got home in the evening we saw that the photos and video was fine. Really pleased with my camera! They did throw in some bread and the shots I have of that is amazing, naughty by them but who cares, although they were throwing the bread at my head so I was being swamped! The hour was over all too quickly but it was enjoyable and I am glad we got to experience that at least.
We then travelled further to another island which we pulled up to, disembarked and were able to walk up some very steep steps to look into the middle of the island at a green lagoon – very impressive indeed, it was lovely. Stayed there about 45 minutes and then went about 10 minutes around the corner to the Anthong National Park where we stopped for a couple of hours to have our dinner. Nice buffet meal and then Me, Tash and Charlotte when for an explore to find the cave on the island, Jack stayed with Mum and Lewis went and slept on the boat. Good thing Mum didn’t come along, it was like rock-climbing, it was really tough. Steep, hot and using rope all the time to get up the slopes, I only had one hand as well as I was holding the cameras. The cave itself was good so it was worth the effort but the sweat was pouring off us, and then we had to get down!! Tough-going!
We pottered around relaxing for 20 minutes and then were called over to collect our life vests so we could then go Kayaking. We set off in twos and followed the main lead guy and he took us all over the place, it was interesting and so thrilling to be in the Thailand seas with the rock formations and vegetation exactly how you imagine it to be and from the TV or films – really enjoyed it. Went some odd ways and pushed ourselves and cracked our oars and that but definitely a really good experience. Loved it.
Once that was done we were back on the speed boat for the last trek homewards in which most people slept but the kids loved it as Jack & Charlotte were sat on the top deck on their own with the main guide. Took about an hour to get home and we even dropped some people off at their beaches – that was cool I have to admit!
Got into our minibus and back to the hotel for a freshen up, Victoria Bull is doing a sky dive today so we were trying to send messages of support and also find out as soon as it was completed how it went. Can’t believe she’s doing it, I don’t think I could if I am honest. We found out later when we were eating that it went well and she absolutely loved it and wants to do it again, fair play to her.
We went down to the beach around 6.15pm in the hope of seeing a sunset but it wasn’t to be tonight so we continued down to the restaurant that we like and they appeared pleased to see us and Mum treated us to a meal which was lovely of her. Had great food once again and a couple of beers and then walked back but it was still only about 8.30pm – far too early. So Mum came back her, the kids had long gone back their rooms and we played Bananagrams for a couple of turns (I won both!) and then Mum said her good nights and went to bed, I typed this up and will shut down shortly.
Updated a couple of things on Facebook and also checked out a few football scores, things not going well for Man Utd at the minute, drew with Burnley – 3rd game and I think they now have 2 points out of 9 – not a good start really.
Another amazing day in an amazing holiday, we’ve done so much, it’s been a bit of a whirlwind but it’s been fantastic, wouldn’t change any of it at all.
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