Monday, April 6, 2009

Koh Tao - Roads To Heaven <2009.5.4>

After 3 days continuous diving and finishing 10 dives in total I decided to have a break for a day to explore the island.



Before that I checked out from BANs place due to mentioned issues and checked in at Scuba Junction - a much smaller shop with moderate rates.

The bungalow goes with the diving for 200Baht (4 Eur!) which is a tenth of my previous place – but it is not bad at all:








Next I hired a scooter for another 200Baht a day and trip can start.First I went up north to visit Nang Yuan View point where I had a spectacular view of the approaching thunder storm ;-)



After some snorkeling I got hungry and stopped by the delicious local street vendor for grilled chicken. I was lucky as during this time the rain just hit the island. Within seconds all streets were flooded…


But nothing lasts forever and already after 30mins everything is back to normal and so I proceed to the very south to Freedom Beach.



You know that the roads of Koh Tao lead straight up to heaven? Actually this is not because of the beautiful landscape, but more the dangerous roads which runs of the main street. So that`s my try:
Quick Reality Check:
After all those nice pictures, did you ever asked yourself where everything goes after we you throw it away? No recycling – just to a place, which no one should ever see …

These impressions are quickly forgotten when you back on the beach, having a sip on your favorite cocktail, the sunset at your front & some kids playing with fire ;-)




Right from hell