Koh Phangan = Paradise

 





   Well it's been a couple of days of nothing but the absolute best R&R! The island of Koh Phangan is absolutely gorgeous in every way! Soft sand, clear water, laid back people, good food, and chill island vibes all around. After just one night here, I extended my stay 3 more nights! It took so much work to get here, that I decided to maximize my time here and then go to Phuket. I am not gonna try to squeeze in South Korea before returning home, I'll get there another time.

  For these first two days, I've been beach bumming it, reading by the pool, napping and eating. That's pretty much been my cycle on repeat, and it's been great! Today I am going to rent a motorbike/scooter and explore more of the island. The beaches are supposed to be amazing, one after the other, all the way around. My quiet, private beach at the resort is pretty awesome but I can't wait to see more. There's also a waterfall!

   I am staying here until Friday, and the rest of my trip is finally planned out. I will go to Phuket on Friday, stay and explore there for 4 nights until Tuesday. On Tuesday I'll be taking a flight from Phuket to Shanghai, and then to Seattle, and then Oakland or SFO. I'll arrive late Tuesday night, with a day and a half to rest before Thanksgiving. 

  But, I'm going to enjoy every last minute of this time. It is absolute paradise here :-) 







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