My last stop in Thailand!
Sunday, June 25th, 2006From Bangkok I boarded another bus from hell and headed east to the Island of Ko Chang. Ko Chang pretty much lies at the border to Cambodia. It is extremely relaxed here and very very cheap. My Bungalow on the beach cost me 100 Baht per night. That’s about $2.50 to be spitting distance to the beach and be surrounded my Coconut Palms. Don’t get me wrong the room isn’t special, just a bed with a mosquito net but i’ll take it. The shower is really amazing. It’s a room outside with a huge concrete pool of water and a few bowls. You dip the bowl’s into the water, dump the water over your head and, presto, you have a shower. It’s very quiet here and truly a tropical paradise. The Island itself is pretty big, mostly covered in Rainforest and lush green vegetation. I don’t understand why they continue to let this Rainforest stuff just grow everywhere, it’s such a nuissance. One day I will start a campaign to rid the world of it once and for all. I’m spending one more night here in Ko Chang with my friend Andy and then we are off to Cambodia. It could go down hill from here as I’ve heard a ton of crazy things about Cambodia. But I figure…what’s the worst that can happen and besides,
“When am I ever going to be in Cambodia again.”
The border is usually a mess and getting anywhere on the roads, or dirt paths, is also another treat. I’m ready for it. Cause i’m good enough, i’m smart enough, and dog-gonit people like me!
Gagnonius