Makani Kai - Postcards from an adventure: SailBlogs

The laidback island of Ko Lanta

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:59:31 -0600

We arrived at Ko Lanta just as the sun was setting. It had been a long day and we had a quiet night on board the Makani Kai leaving the exploring for the next day. As soon as we pulled the dinghy up on the beach we could feel the relaxed vibe of the place. I would imagine this is what much of Thailand would have been like some years ago, there are of course the ominous signs of big and fancy new resorts being built but they have yet to go the way of Phuket, all sun lounges and no soul. (Continued...)

Farewell Phuket!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:19:41 -0600

Well, all good things must come to an end and so has our journey through Thailand. We say goodbye to Phuket with reluctance and leave behind many new friends and a culture that has found a place in our hearts forever. Thailand has become a home away from home, a place we have used as a base coming and going several times over the last 2 years. We will return but maybe via an aeroplane next time! (Continued...)

Lady boys as far as the eye can see!

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:01:16 -0600

Well, we finally bit the 'ping pong' so to speak and ventured into Patong to view our very first ping pong show! There is a seedier side to Thailand that we had yet to experience and after a couple of conversations we decided that we really couldn't leave without seeing it. Partners in crime were recruited on Australia Day and a few days later 8 of us were on our way to Patong. (Continued...)