The Koh Phangan Experience

This second post is devoted an island called Koh Phangan.  We spent the tail end of our trip on this island and it was by far the most relaxed I have been in my life.  We did not look at clocks.  Time was not a factor  We judged our day by the sunrise and sunset or when hunger pains eventually set in.  The only things we cared about were the sun, exploring the island and eating and drinking to our hearts content.  We accomplished all of the above.

Enjoy the awesomeness that is Koh Phangan island.

Sunrise on our way to a 4 hour ferry boat trip

The unbelievable line of people on our ferry

I loathe ferries.  Loathe them. 

This view made it all worth it.

The colors of all of the fabric were so brilliant.

Our bungalows for the last few days and my home, the hammock. 

Rob and Jen on their scooters

Riding on the back of a scooter exploring the island

Nick Kelly, my scooter buddy extraordinaire

All our bikes

Treking around the coastline

Yet another view that takes your breath away

I want to go back. 

Right now.

Sunset on the beach

Beautiful sculpture

Yet another group shot

Thailand isn't Thailand without a fire show

My newest tattoo.  Prosperity, love and friendship.  It is placed
on my left shoulder and can be covered or proudly shown
depending on what the occasion calls for. 

Here is Nick getting his bamboo tattoo done.  This process is much different from the usual
machine method.  Fine needles are attached to the end of a piece of bamboo.  Usually 5 needles
are used.  The needles are put in a line so that a fine line can be achieved.  They then gently
tap this into the skin.  Can you say "OUCH?!"

The finished product.  Each line means something specific.  No bamboo
tattoo is the same. 

At the full moon party getting ready for the new year.  Goodbye 2010, hello 2011!

Originally this said, Happy New Year 2011.
A huge tower of fire is the perfect way to wrap up 2010.