We went on a day trip into town to explore the little village shops, restaurants and the beach. A taxi van picked us up from our resort and dropped us off in the middle of all the busyness. We first walked around town popping in and out of dark, hot and stifling shops. None of the shops had their lights or ceiling fans on. I guess it was to keep the energy bills down, or the tourists out. Kevin was smart enough to stay outside with fresh air, while I bravely ventured inside. They were so dark, that I seriously had a hard time deciphering what I was looking at. I couldn't tell if I was looking at a dress on a clothing rack, or a dress on another person's back! I didn't last long in these shops. I came out of the last one with glistening beads of sweat on my upper lip and a red face. Kevin looked at me with big eyes and wasn't sure if he should dump his water bottle on me or not. I'm not prone to sweat in buckets or waterfalls like Kevin, but when I'm hot enough to where my upper lip breaks out in a sweat dance, then I'm on the verge of either getting really cranky or passing out!
We ventured out onto the beach and walked around taking in the beautiful views. We passed by little huts lining the beach with massage cushions and ladies calling out trying to talk us into a $10 massage. Not a bad price at all! But we were too hot and sweaty which made a massage sound like an unappealing idea at the time.
Local peddlers passed us every few minutes carrying large display boards filled with handmade Thai jewelry, crafts and various nicknacks. They have a hard time accepting the words "no thank you." They seem to understand the words, but don't want to hear the words. They strongly urge you to buy something so you can bring them good luck for the day. I did find something I liked, but I'm definitely unable to bring anyone good luck. But I do hope that I'm a blessing to someone instead.
It started to rain so we took cover under a large banyan tree at a restaurant. I knew I was relaxed and on vacation when I took delight in watching an ordinary (Thai) squirrel run along the twisting branches of this ancient tree. We cooled off for awhile and waited for it to stop raining. Once the rain let up, we headed back and spent a relaxing evening back at the resort.
The following is a collection of pictures of the rest of our tropical getaway in Koh Samui, Thailand.
We ventured out onto the beach and walked around taking in the beautiful views. We passed by little huts lining the beach with massage cushions and ladies calling out trying to talk us into a $10 massage. Not a bad price at all! But we were too hot and sweaty which made a massage sound like an unappealing idea at the time.
Local peddlers passed us every few minutes carrying large display boards filled with handmade Thai jewelry, crafts and various nicknacks. They have a hard time accepting the words "no thank you." They seem to understand the words, but don't want to hear the words. They strongly urge you to buy something so you can bring them good luck for the day. I did find something I liked, but I'm definitely unable to bring anyone good luck. But I do hope that I'm a blessing to someone instead.
It started to rain so we took cover under a large banyan tree at a restaurant. I knew I was relaxed and on vacation when I took delight in watching an ordinary (Thai) squirrel run along the twisting branches of this ancient tree. We cooled off for awhile and waited for it to stop raining. Once the rain let up, we headed back and spent a relaxing evening back at the resort.
The following is a collection of pictures of the rest of our tropical getaway in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Beaches and Boats Photo Gallery
