Finally arrived in Koh Tao!

 Our first proper day relaxing by the pool in Koh Tao

 Very happy laying in the 32degree heat

 me and Aims tanning it up

 Our view at lunch time

 Popped out for a bite to eat

 Chalok Baan - Koh Tao= beautiful

 Our first Thai meal :)

 First green curry of many I'm sure

...And then it absolutely chucked it down!!!

So we've had a lovely day today after a horrific journey to Koh Tao! The boat was rocking from side to side through the choppy sea which wasn't good for my fear of boats! then after about half hour of it I started to feel mega sick! never had sea sickness before, was horrible!! luckily we stopped in Phangan half way for 15 mins which gave me time to come round a bit before the next hour stint of the boat trip.  Luckily we sat in the middle this time which made it feel less rocky and my Ipod got me through! 

The resort we are staying at (Koh Tao Resort) is beautiful and more of a holiday destination than a backpackers so is nice to have the luxury for a few days after a rough start.

My bag has broke already and my ring that I've worn for 7 years :( and we cant get across to the Full Moon Party for new years as all boats are full!! Is crazy how busy this place is now compared to 5 years ago. But we aren't too fussed as we've experienced 2 amazing nights there before, so will enjoy the party at our resort tonight.

We've spent the day laying by the pool in 32 degree heat, relaxing and eating.  Then after lunch the heavens opened and it decided to chuck it down with rain!! and only stopped after about 4 hours!

Well off to get ready for our new years tonight now.  Happy Birthday to my lovely mum, wish I was there to give her a hug.  Happy New Year everyone xxx

Just a few pics of the trip so far...

Arrived at Singapore

 Killing time at the airport...we had 8 hours!

Chinky Aim

We arrived in Koh Samui finally and treated ourselves to a nice Chang beer on the beach

  Amy had a little paddle this morning

 Our beach in Samui, had to stay here a little while longer than expected due to the boats being fully booked to Koh Tao as its a busy time of year :(

 Chilling on the beach...in the on/off rain!

 So nice to be in the warmth finally

 Amy 

We found shelter when it started to rain under a chilled hut

Well we have a bit of a mare today with trying to get over to Koh Tao as the boats are fully booked with everyone arriving for Full Moon Party new years.  We are now booked on a 5pm boat this evening but not too bad as its been cloudy and rainy here today anyway. Still very warm but last night was a massive storm with thunder and lightning which woke us up at 4am :(

Started off our day with a nice beer tho and making the most of it. Speak soon xx

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS...AGAIN!!!

So 5 years on me and Amy decided to pack our bags and set off on our travels again!! This time is only for 4 months but hoping to cram alot more in now we are older and wiser so won't be spending ALL our time drinking and partying on the beach :)

So we left at 10.30am on Fri 28th December 2012 for Heathrow.  After some tears and emotional goodbyes to our parents again (ok tears from me not Amy lol) we got on our 13 hour flight to Singapore.  Must admit Singapore Air are the nicest company I've flown with, very impressed so that put us off to a good start!
We've now been sitting in Singapore airport for 7 hours, waiting for our flight this evening to Koh Samui where we will spend one night and then head to Koh Tao in the morning for 5 days in a luxury resort (we thought we could do with spoiling ourselves before the slumming it and trekking begins!)
We've only just managed to confirm our accomodation for tonight but very happy now we know we will have a bed.
 It's currently 28degrees outside which we felt for a whole 5 minutes but was soooo humid our faces were shiny after 2 mins haha!! 
 Not much to update at the moment but doing it bit by bit while I have wi-fi access and free time.

We are off to the Full Moon Party for the third time for New Years Eve and hopefully meeting up with some friends there so that should be good fun! If I dont update until then, then HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!!!