The rainy season decided to go out with a bang, with 2 days of on again off again heavy rain, but the final 2 days were largely sunny and warm, so maybe the dry season is with us. Ian has made a slow recovery from his nasty fall. The hotel’s nurse has made friendly visits each day and cheered him up. There are worse places to be laid up! I've been able to make some walks around the local area and enjoy the hotel’s little beach. We made the decision to stay longer in Thailand, as the 12 hour flight to NZ is not sensible in Ian’s condition.
So we took the motor boat back to the mainland, waved off by the friendly hotel staff, and then picked up a car for the short drive to Khao Lak. We had planned to stay here for 5 days but have now extended to 11. Our hotel is at Bang Sak beach, just to the north, a great sweep of a bay, almost empty of people, and little developed. White sand backed by huge forest trees, emerald sea with the ocean breakers rolling in, and a vast sky filled with complex cloud patterns through which the sun bursts to fill the world with a golden glow.
And of course the occasional ramshackle beach bar for a sunset cocktail and barbecued red snapper with fiery Thai sauces. Perfect place for recuperation...
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