Koh Samet

Koh Samet is a small island that is the closet island destination to Bangkok (three are mainland beaches closer, but you get a different feel on an island), yet I still had never been there before last weekend. Robin and I left right after school on Friday on a journey that was several hours longer than it should have been- a trip we would both love to forget. Once we arrived though, we had a wonderful time. 

We spent Saturday reading and lounging by the beach, swimming in the Gulf of Thailand, exploring nearby beaches, and drinking smoothies and fruit shakes. In the evening we ate seafood on the beach, watched a couple of fire shows, and walked along the shore eating roti, one of my favorite desserts. Sunday morning we had a few more hours to lounge and swim before we headed back to Bangkok in the early afternoon for a much more pleasant trip home. It was a quick weekend, but still a lot of fun. I love seeing Michiganders reactions to the tropical beach- we are always amazed by the water temperature and annoyed at the salt (and slightly frightened of creatures). 

There are often swings hung along the shore here, great fun and cute pictures! 

My view all morning. I could get used to that! 

View at lunch

In the afternoon we explored this beach next to the one we were staying on. I'm always unsurprised how much the tide changes throughout the day!