Starting the day off at Maritime Park and Spa Resort
Here is Dylan with his plastic Mickey waiting for breakfast
A view of the pool from the evening before.
The morning of day two we headed out to Koh Poda island and Pranang Cave Beach.
Here is Dylan with his plastic Mickey waiting for breakfastA view of the pool from the evening before.
The morning of day two we headed out to Koh Poda island and Pranang Cave Beach. Above you see our longtail boat captain leading the way.
On the choppy ride out to the island Dylan decided he wasn't a big fan of all the waves soaking him. Rory and I on the other hand were laughing as we enjoyed the sun, wind and salt water. Sweet relief from cold Japan that we had left behind.
Once again we loved the beautiful scenery
Our first stop was Thale Waek.
On the choppy ride out to the island Dylan decided he wasn't a big fan of all the waves soaking him. Rory and I on the other hand were laughing as we enjoyed the sun, wind and salt water. Sweet relief from cold Japan that we had left behind.Once again we loved the beautiful scenery
Our first stop was Thale Waek. During low tide three islands are attached by beaches. The clear turquoise water, warm sun and white sand made this a little piece of paradise only accessible by boat.
When we arrived it would have been possible to walk between the islands but not on dry beach as you can tell. Rory with our sleeping boy on the watery path between two of the three islands.
Can you see the turtle? We were also taken to see the chicken rock as well
Arriving at the idyllic island of Koh Poda and Pranang Cave Beach
Dylan and I before our swim at Pranang Cave Beach. 
Dylan enjoyed swimming around in the warm tropical water around the island
When we arrived it would have been possible to walk between the islands but not on dry beach as you can tell. Rory with our sleeping boy on the watery path between two of the three islands.
Can you see the turtle? We were also taken to see the chicken rock as well Arriving at the idyllic island of Koh Poda and Pranang Cave BeachDylan and I before our swim at Pranang Cave Beach. Do you see the dark area to the left of Dylan and I? The three of us went in through that opening to find a fascinating water cave area.
My mind went off into the golden age of pirates:) It seemed to be a wonderful area to climb farther back and bury my treasure.
Dylan enjoyed swimming around in the warm tropical water around the islandOn to Wat Tham Suea, a cliff monastery in a jungle valley surrounded by limestone rocks
This is a statue of an entertaining monk. Can't you see him dancing a jig with feathers?
Two (non-entertaining) monks
Suphot, our guide, Rory and Dylan before we headed up and over into the jungle. 
check out the massive tree trunk!
A monks cliff home.
More monk living quarters
This is a statue of an entertaining monk. Can't you see him dancing a jig with feathers?Two (non-entertaining) monks
Suphot, our guide, Rory and Dylan before we headed up and over into the jungle. check out the massive tree trunk! A monks cliff home.
More monk living quartersIn this area you could hear chants being continuously repeated over a speaker.
This is a monk waiting for the monk only bathrooms. The two doors on the right say for monks and the two on the left say for people - Interesting
This is a monk waiting for the monk only bathrooms. The two doors on the right say for monks and the two on the left say for people - InterestingYou can buy a care package for a monk. If you look closely you can see lays version of pringles, coffeemate creamer, ivory dish soap and other items we see at the grocery store in America.
2 comments:
these pictures are beautiful! It's been too long since I've seen a beach! I'm glad to see that Rory was showing off his Gator pride with his visor! :-) Can't get over how much Dylan has grown!
Jenn
Rory, Kim, and Dylan-
I absolutely LOVE seeing the pictures of your incredible journeys! I've tried unsuccessfully to convince Brig we should visit since this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Keep enjoying it!!
Sarah Bjorn
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