We arrived in Ko Samui yesterday morning after a much more pleasant ride on a Catamaran from Ko Tao. When we got off of the Catamaran though we got in this PACKED mini-van with 9 peoples bags and 9 people plus the driver. Catherine and I were in the very back seat and the seats were leaned forward because of the bags, so the ride was a tad awkward because my face was in between the people in front of me. I had to talk to them because I was literally like breathing down their necks... It was really funny. We got to our resort and it is right on the beach with a pool and is much nicer than our hotel on Ko Tao. Yesterday was rough to say the least. We layed out, ran from a humongous bumble bee, got an oil massage on the beach and ate an awesome dinner overlooking the ocean. Top notch. I did however have a good showing on the beach midday when I was taking a walk. I was looking out at the ocean and SLAMMED my toe into an enormous piece of coral on the beach. It started bleeding a little and then the whole top of my toe started turning blue and swelling up. I was still trying to play it off and was walking away like nothing happened but after about 7 steps I had to limp all the way back to hotel where I doctored it with some awesome white atheltic tape which made my toe look like a light bulb. Basically I look really cool.
Today we woke up and decided to climb the Nu Muang waterfall. It was beautiful! We had read that the climb was a little difficult but I think that may have been a bit of an understatement... I'm exhausted from the climb but it was totally worth it (although it was a little rough on the toe). About half way up this Thai boy named Bom decided to lead us the rest of the way and swim with us in the pool when we got to the top. He was like a monkey, it was crazy. He was climbing up these really slippery rocks wearing flip flops. I was wearing running shoes and I was sliding all over the place. It was definitely a rewarding hike and I almost walked straight into the biggest spider I've ever seen along the path. We have a billion pictures but I forgot my camera cord at home so everyone will just have to wait to see them!
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Except for the toe, it sounds like everything is going well. I have to be a mom though and say take very good care of the toe. Don't let it get infected. If it isn't a lot better by the time you go back to Bangkok, go to the doctor. The waterfall sounds exquisite. So glad you're having so much fun.
I'm loving reading about your great experiences and weird medical issues! More please! I miss you! Glad you two are having so much fun!
yay! sounds like everything is going great. i saw the pictures on baggett's blog. perhaps you can put your disk in her camera and upload with her card? just a thought. only bc i want to see your face! love you (wear sunscreen.)
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