Paradise

We’ve arrived in paradise and it’s called Koh Lipe. This island is so beautiful, the sand is a fine white powder and crystal clear water. It’s surrounded by larger islands which are in a national park; we’re planning on kayaking to some of them soon. We have a great bungalow with an amazing view of the beach below. There are coral reefs all around the island which will be great for snorkeling. We’ll be spending the next couple of weeks on this island, celebrating Christmas and New Years Thai style.

Today we spent the morning at the beach and then walked around the island. It only takes 30 minutes to completely circle Koh Lipe. The island is mainly habited by sea gypsies; generations have lived here off the land and sea. The majority of the bungalows here are made from bamboo and wood rather than concrete which the more “developed” islands are scattered with. Most of the bars/restaurants on the beach are made from driftwood, giving one that deserted island sort of feeling. There is one bar on the beach next to our place where you can relax on large mats with candles in the sand.

Besides from the occasional crab startling on the beach there really isn’t much to complain about. Pictures give the best description of Koh Lipe…