New Years - Thai Style

Woke up early – cocktails at 11:30am - beach all day – swimming and relaxing - nap time - wonderful dinner with the gang - packed streets and silly string - lanterns on the beach - midnight at the gay bar - call mum and dad - skies are alive – full moon, lanterns and fireworks - cabaret time – everyone drunk – bed at 3am!

Excuse the panic at the start of this movie clip – it was really hot! This was the best part of the night – hundreds of lanterns floating out across the sea – a great sight!

In the midst of all that madness, one thing really hit home. The beach we were at was one of those hit by the tsunami in 2004. Just 5 years ago it was filled with death and destruction and now it is back to normal; filled with tourists and locals, beautiful waters, sunshine and smiles. It was hard to sit there and think that so many people were in my position, enjoying a relaxing holiday, when the wave struck. So many times in history we think we’re invincible and every so often Mother Nature likes to remind us we’re not.

Love to all for the New Year!!