Attack of the monkey (and fish!)

There are a number of ways you can ride a moto with three or more people on it. It can involve someone sitting in front of the driver (applies only to children). Feet can be placed on top of one another on the back foot stand, rested by the drivers or simply jammed up against the side of the bike to avoid being taken off by other vehicles speeding past.

Wow, it has been a while since I have written. I have just been looking over my notes and have discovered it has been close to two weeks! Too much relaxing in Southern Thailand! (If there is such a thing).

Starting off with the day of the dragon. In Koh Lanta we hired a moto (as we do) for the first three days we were on the island. To explore one of the most beautiful places ever. The last day we saw some giant lizards crossing the road on our way back from lunch. So cool.

A sunset

On Koh Phi Phi Don we spent more time chilling out. The last full day we decided it was time to get out and about and see some of the surrounding area so well known for diving, snorkelling and ‘The Beach’. First stop and I go and get myself attacked by a monkey. When they look at you with those evil eyes it is not a situation of show no fear (all that “animals can feel fear” stuff). It is a time when you follow those instincts and get away. Fast. Luckily I just got scratched in a few places and no bites or licks (the only ways you can catch rabies). 

I stayed safe for the next couple of sights, the Viking cave (for Buddhist monks... no idea how that makes any sense), swimming in Peh Ley Lagoon and snorkelling. My next injuries all came at the Maya Bay stop (where the movie The Beach was filmed). Here I got attacked by some waves and rocks and bitten by some crazy fish. And this was just getting to the path to walk over to the bay!

This was followed by suspected pineapple allergy as we pulled back into Koh Phi Phi. A somewhat challenging trip. Why do I suspect I have developed a pineapple allergy? I had been suffering stomach cramps and such the few days prior and had trialled various thing, narrowing it down to the fruit shakes I had been drinking. We ate a heap of pineapple on the boat and it was about a million times worse from there. One of my favourite fruits now puts the fear of god in me. I googled it the other day, and indeed you can develop a pineapple allergy when you eat it regularly. Which I have been in SEA.

My scratched shoulder from the monkey

I lost my watch on the last moto trip in Chang Mai. That was pretty guttering as I had brought it in Bolivia and had been travelling with it since. It has been annoying not having a watch too.

I also discovered another great Thai meal. Like Pad Thai, but no sweet taste or eggs – Pad See Oi. Delish.

I have much more to report, since we have left Phi Phi, but will post another blog for that. 

Some shots from the boat trip: