We made it...

Just incase you're all wondering - we're still alive. And just incase you're wondering - we made it out of Malaysia safely. And just incase you're wondering - we were allowed in Thailand (albeit for 15 days). Our journey from Panang in Malaysia saw us move north and across the border into Thailand. All the talk about customs and immigration putting the hard word on foreigners and scrutinising them - well that was just not the case, not that day anyway!

Our first impressions of Thailand...well....it was raining, the only english words we saw for miles were the logos of multinational companies such as Coca Cola and Toyota. Far less English is spoken - and the written language is full of curves unlike Malay where they chuck in English words to make sense of it. There were hundreds of utes and scooters (no helmets and fast speeds in the middle of the road). Thousands of taxis, except that they are your old hilux ute with a cage on the back and seats. People toot constantly, and for all sorts of things, for telling you tom move, to warn you if you want a ride in the taxi, and prob for many other reasons also. The food is great - and their way of eating is incredibly inclusive. You get a bowl of rice each and put the other dishes in the middle. Simply grab something from the middle - chuck it in your mouth - and top it off with rice.

Our first night was in Hat Yai, a transport hub. It was pissing down with rain but we stayed at a cheap little guest house. The next day (and now we don't remember dates or days, just orders), we got a mini van which was kitted out with karaoke gear to Krabi, on the west, and caught a ferry to the Island of Ko Phi Phi. Its an amazing sight, you may know it as the place that got hit by the Tsunami in 2004! Rebuilt now - it is full of foreigners and the shops which attract them. I say them coz me and Dave are different, i think! We stayed on top of a hill - coincidentally - swum in the sea (although theres alot of rubbish around) - actually we are going to Koh Samui tomorrow - and appraently there are 50tonnes of rubbish produced a day there!! We were only at Ko Phi Phi for 14 hours but loved it. Had a beer at dusk with fire throwers to one side. Warm as too! We then travelled East on buses and ferries (ohh so much travelling - but worth it) until we reached the destination that we are now - Ko Phanghan. Also very touristey - it just so happens that tomorrow (Sat) is the full moon party - some of you may know what that entails. We spent today on a scooter travelling the rough roads, the steep hills, and battling with other scooters and vehicles. Its an amazing experience and many of the locals know the roads so well but you can imagine what they look like when a whole lot of foreigners on scooters hit the roads. Mums perhaps shouldn't read that last sentence or two. Late warning i know.

So tomorrow as i said is the full moon party, then we head by ferry to Koh Samui, stay there a night then we will likely catch a train on Monday up to Bangkok.

So summing it up - we're spending lotsa money, getting sunburnt, sweating all the time from the immense heat, and having a great time. Lots of laughs along the way at the little stuff which i apologise is hard to relay in this method - so - try and imagine - or better still - jump on a plane and head on out.

Carpe Diem everybody