THAILAND - Southern Thailand
Crossing the border from Malaysia into Thailand was an interesting experience. In researching the best and cheapest way to cross the border we received many different and opposing recommendations. Confused, as we usually are after seeking advice from locals, we used our best judgment and decided to continue on to the town which is the usual stop over point for border crossing which strangely enough was further than a couple of other towns we passed through on the train.

Great view over Kho Phi Phi. The impact of the tsunami ripping through this tiny island can still be seen today. There is a lot of rebuilding going on, lots of new lodges, restaurants and shopping malls but it will take a lot longer for the vegetation to grow back.

The full moon party on Phi Phi Is. had taken a severe toll. As my brother and I climbed to the top of the cliff our ambitous target of 20m was rejected by our bodies after sampling first the 10m then the 12m cliff jump.

James Bond Island - rather underwhelming and overrun with boatloads of tourists. But what else do you expect for an island named after 007.







Seedy Steve making a donation to the needy after a big night out. Not a happy chappy!