So its probably the first lazy day we have had on our trip. Its raining buckets outside right now, but the temperature is still warm. It's too bad though, we can't enjoy the beautiful beach we found the other day. There will be plenty to enjoy in Thailand, on the bright side. I'm just sitting on the computer in our local hotel looking information up about the different islands we go to in Thailand. Hopefully the wet season doesn't hit us too hard there and prevent us from going to snorkeling and diving!
Yesterday was interesting enough too. We had a big beach day planned out and we arrived at the beach around noon. Aspen and I got settled in and rented some kayaks to paddle around the bay with. I'm surprised my arms aren't sore today, because that was a work out! At one side of the bay, we went right though a large school of jelly fish! Blue ones and clear ones, I was very happy I was in a kayak at this point. We tried finding information out about the various jellyfish we saw but couldn't find anything too useful. So after seeing all those jellyfish we changed direction and went to the other side of the bay. The clouds at one side of the island were getting very dark with rain but it didn't bother us much because rain usually lasts a hour or so at the longest and then the sun comes out. Although Aspen was worried once the rain started, her kayak would fill with rain water and sink. Interesting analogy Marty party.
The kayak held my interest longer than Aspens, and while she loafed in the water and drooled over the local boys playing volleyball, I paddled around for awhile longer until the rain hit. Once it hit, we took cover under a little beach umbrella, but then decided to go swimming in the rain. The water felt so much warmer in the rain and it was relaxing just hanging out in the ocean while it poured. That is until the loudest boom of thunder erupted and we took that as our cue to get out of the water. The rain didn't let up. We got some grub at a local restaurant on the beach, and although I didn't try something very crazy, my meal turned out to be very good. Very spicy.
Our moto's had just hung out at the beach too and when we went looking for them earlier than we had planned, they had no issue leaving too. It was still drizzling when we drove back, which made for a messy trip and a longer one because extra care had to be taken while driving down the muddy roads. Both Aspen and I were covered in red mud by the time we made it back to our hotel. For the first time on this trip, I took a hot shower. I was so chilly from the rain and being wet the entire drive back to our hotel. It felt fabulous.
We finished the night with a beer and some Thai soup on the beach at a little local restaurant. It was beautiful, so many people came right before sunset and were snapping pictures of the beautiful scenery. Right behind us were two rainbows too, I didn't even know which way to turn to snap pictures! After the sun went down they put little gas lit lamps on the table, dinner by candle light! I loved it.
Hopefully the rain dies off and tonight we can hang out there again. Although I have heard back at home, in little old Medicine Hat, it has been rainy weather too. So when it comes down to it, I much rather would be stuck in the rain here than there. The beaches and warm weather make it like paradise. Maybe I'll "miss" my flight home, not on purpose of course...
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