I've been delegated the writing of today's blog entry because, of the three of us (the tireless worker, the organic farmer, and the god-damn princess), I am having the best time here at the luxurious beach resort. Kevin complains about the heat, is afraid the sun will fry us all into the hospital, and is convinced the warm water makes him seasick (yes, it's really fun sitting next to him on a chaise lounge...) Nell is happier but feeling antsy about all of the work she has waiting for her when she gets home and also finds herself constantly reacting to Kevin's admonitions about sunburn and suntan lotion. She is grateful that Kevin had returned to the room before the Japanese family arrived in their full sun protection body gear, including full suit, gloves and boots. (When the time comes to snorkel in three feet of water, they accessorize with life jackets.)(
Me? I mean really: what's not to like? The island of Koh Tao is spectacular--really a mountain in the sea so all development is built perched on a slope with amazingly creative steps and pathways. Our resort brings back memories of my Sea Bright Beach Club days: we sign for all of our meals and snacks, someone sets up an umbrella to shade the chaise lounges, and we amble around in our bathing suits (suitably covered from the sun, of course). At night we head up to the Starlight Restaurant, an open air deck jutting out into the water and watch the sun go down as we eat delicious Thai appetizers.
Plus, I have, after sixty two years of searching, finally found my sport: snorkeling. Those of you who have enjoyed tropical vacations already know how great this is but my last memory of doing this in warm water was in eighth grade. I just love floating along watching the amazing world below with the dozens of different colored and size fish eating and eating (very Thai) and seemingly having as much fun floating around as I am. There is also little danger or demand for physical coordination in this best of all sports. Except for dodging other snorkelers or long-tail boat taxis---or absentmindedly swimming into a rock, there really isn't much to worry about except, of course, the possibility of sunburn.
We're off tomorrow for the last stop on our journey: a lodge in the southern rain forest run by two Dutch women who use the proceeds to support their work with disadvantaged Thai children. In addition to the promise of beautiful scenery and good food, there are also intimations of arduous hikes up to the mountain tops, white water rafting, and requests for help with their large organic garden/farm. Kevin and Nell are already perking up. I'll let you guess my thoughts.
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