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The last Ko Lanta Sunset

May 11, 2014

Our last night in Ko Lanta, we arrived early and got some good viewing seats at the corner of the resort. It was claimed to be one of the best spots to see a sunset in all of Ko Lanta. We had been previous nights, but unfortunately the weather had not been in our favour. Today still had a low set of clouds as the sun edged towards the sea, but the sky colours afterwards were certainly beautiful.

It was our last proper sunset for Thailand actually. in 24 hours time we would already be flying away from our holiday!

I love the colour the sky became as all around fell to night. Isn’t nature just awesome!
Final Days Ko Lanta

May 10, 2014

As with all holidays, they come to an end. I’ve got a few selections left to share over the coming days, bit as I look over my holiday snaps, the bottom of the pile is looming.

Not one for just sitting and basking in the sun, I went for numerous walking outings whilst we stayed at Ko Lanta. Here are some shots from the second to last day we stayed on the island.

“No Parking On Uneven Days” – surely that causes confusion at times?
Random Shots Ko Lanta

May 9, 2014

Just a series of random shots from various walkabouts on Ko Lanta.
Petrol and Coal

May 8, 2014

In Ko Lanta, you have the choice of petrol from your general gas station (as above), or…

By the bottle is slightly cheaper! (and you get a bottle!!!)

There is also a local movement to stop the development of a coal power plant back in Krabi – places like Koh Lanta and their marine reserves in the transporting way. Its a tough one for a country both so dependent on tourism, but equally, with massive power demands (and outages). Unfortunately, we all say ‘not in my backyard’…but who’s, or what alternatives?

A few facebook links regarding the protest:

https://www.facebook.com/NoCoalLanta
https://www.facebook.com/SayNoToKrabiCoalPowerPlant
Welcome Ko Lanta

May 7, 2014

After a ~2 hour boat trip we landed in the sunny (really really hot) Ko Lanta. Spending the rest of the day at the hotel area, it was like its own little village (much larger than our other temporary homes). An interesting observation (perhaps) also that it was the most English-western of all stops in Thailand based on both things like the music at the resort, and the general accent of the tourist staying there.