Koh Samui
The Thai island of Koh Samui is much smaller than Phuket. It's also on the opposite side of the Thai/Malaysia peninsula. Koh Samui used to be a backpacker's destination, but they have now built some good hotels. I've been there several times - it's always fun to go to another part of Thailand.
Koh Samui is a beautiful small island. We stayed at 'Poppies', a Thai-style hotel. The road outside flooded every day - not a tsunami! The bar and restaurant are right on the Gulf of Thailand. Another popular waterside restaurant is 'Dr Frogs'.
In November 2009 I went back to Poppies in Koh Samui with my brother-in-law Bill Harrison.
Bill Harrison at Poppies, a beautiful small hotel |
Outside my room at Poppies |
The 'Big Buddha' on Koh Samui |
Monks at the Big Buddha |
There are also some curious statues in the Big Buddha park |
And even more curious onlookers! |