Today we made the most of the free bike hire at Coco Lodge and cycled on our retro bikes (with baskets, dodgy gears and a prop stand that kept resetting) to Charlie beach on the other side of the island.
Arriving by 9.30 meant we could enjoy breakfast in a raised cafe with a view of the beach when it was empty.
After breakfast of American style pancakes or fried eggs we divided into those kayaking (Jon, Matthew and Peter) and those staying on land (Joanne and Toby). An hour of sea kayaking took the boys round the headland to see the next cove and returning ready to cool down in the sea before the hottest part of the day, although with 32c temperature and a 68% humidity it's pretty hot.
Cycling back was quicker than the journey to the beach and we spent the afternoon relaxing in our around our huts. Jon headed back to Charlie beach to watch the sunset and the rest of us enjoyed a brief rain shower which cooled the temperature slightly.
Dinner in Koh Mook this evening consisted of Penang curry and Thai green curry or fried rice, with a cooling Chang beer or a fruit smoothie.
Having booked a boat to the emerald cave and Koh Kradan for snorkelling tomorrow, we have an early start of 7.20 so we're off to bed.
Lessons learnt 1: stay alert I the shower - cockroaches can get into an outdoor bathroom and crawl on your feet.
Lessons learnt 2: Thai people love children. Toby's face was a bit pink at lunchtime and a lady from coco lodge went to cut some fresh aloe Vera to sooth his sunburn.
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