After the peaceful, laid back Khao Lak arriving at Kata Beach seemed like total chaos; people, motorbikes and construction everywhere.  What a change since last year, so many new hotels going up and lots more tourists.  Everyone seemed to be having a good time, some perhaps a little too much.  It took a day or two but soon we were in rhythm with the faster pace and eventually it didn’t   seem that busy.

We rented a motorbike and toured around several different beaches, all beautiful, none overly crowded. Ya Nui quickly became a favourite because of the amazing snorkelling.  We spent a few days there, lots of water time and an amazing variety of sea life.

We enjoyed lots of good food here, amazing barbecue at this one place where we became regulars – chicken, ribs and the best fish ever! It was basically a take away place but they had a couple of tables and a TV blaring Thai MTV??..

Lazing in the sun, eating yummy food, having a Thai or foot massage…..time to sadly say goodbye to the beach bum days…..for now.

And guess where we’re off to now?