Update from Koh Samui

Hello All Again!

Aaron and I finally made it to the islands south of Bangkok and just in time! We were losing it in the big city. ;)

We rented a moped, said a quick prayer, and jumped right into the crazy island roads. Our hotel is pretty awesome - a bit isolated - but actually nice since we can ride the moped into crazy Chaweng Beach (5 minutes) - which reminds us of Cabo - peddlers on beach, etc. Our room is amazing. Private lanai with panoramic ocean views. Although it didn't come without major Thai mishaps last night. No hot water. Bathtub wouldn't drain. Air conditioner wouldn't work. Lights flashed like lightning and wouldn't turn off. Jerry - you'll love this - your son was actually tool-in-hand trying to help the maintenance guy fix the bathtub/hot water. I finally had to go to the front desk and they called the manager in from his home. Needless to say, all got fixed by today and Aaron negotiated a dinner for us at the resort and 2 days of free Club Access (i.e. cocktail hour).

Today we rode into Bo Phut - a super cool fishing village to the north of the island. We stopped to take pics with the "big Buddha" (can be seen from plane) before lunching at an Oceanfront seafood restaurant and feasting for less than $12 (pricey for Thai standards) - and just in time - suddenly we were in a torrential downpour for 1.5 hours and could do nothing but sit in a bar (I know!). Since it was raining, Aaron jumped into a salon for an $8.50 pedicure.

Now, Aaron is feasting again with the locals on a little side street where a woman was carrying two pots via a long stick on her shoulder -- the locals wanted us to join them and enjoyed explaining their local faves to Aaron. I am still full but gladly welcomed a chance to get off the moped.

We're off for some relaxation poolside back at our resort and get an action plan for tomorrow. Looks like we will head south tomorrow and see Lamai Beach (a little slower and long, beautiful beaches) - hopefully the weather holds out for us! ;) Aaron just wants to see the "male and female" rocks (picture will speak a thousand words).

We are here for 2 more nights.. so we will try and touch base before we head to Krabi!

Having a blast!

Love u guys!
Kim & Aaron