Koh Kood Island was my favorite place we visited over our 3 week trip. I mean it's an island in Thailand, who wouldn't like it! The three of us met up with a family we know from Huangshi, the Randalls. They were with another family named the Kohs. It was nice to be with both of the families and their kids were so fun to be around!
We took a 3 hour van ride from Bangkok to a pier near Trat city. We then loaded onto a speed boat for an hour ride to the island. This is a picture at the pier before getting on the speed boat.
At the pier ready to get on the boat and be in paradise!
Once we arrived, we knew it was going to be a wonderful four days! We stayed in little huts, with a huge bed and outdoor shower.
A view of the beach.
The Randall's have three daughters Hope, Grace and Mercee. I absolutely adore these girls and am so happy we got to spend some of our vacation with them.
Hope and Lesley lazing about on a hammock.
Grace on a kayak!
Mercee splashing in the water!
One day, we took a trip around the island, exploring some random trail and then headed to the fisherman's village.
Us on the trail.
At the fisherman's village.
The food on the island was amazing! They had barbecue every night, including fish, chicken, baked potatoes, corn, kabobs, and the largest shrimp I have ever seen. This is a picture of the shrimp. It was about the size of my hand.
The next day, we went snorkeling. It was my first time to ever go and I was excited. The boat ride to the location was rough and we were all feeling a little sea sick, but overall we had a great time!
Part of the Koh family, we were with on the island.
The Randall's except for Hope.
My first time snorkeling! Wahoo! You can see a school of fish at the bottom of the picture.
Lesley, Hope and Grace
Lesley's camera can be used underwater, so she got some cool pictures!
All of the snorkeling boats were tied down to large rocks.
We attempted many photos of us underwater. Sadly, this was the best one.
Snorkeling buddies!
Now, I can say I have officially been snorkeling and in Thailand!
After our first snorkeling trip, we headed to another island to eat lunch on the beach and swim a bit. Sorry for the water spot on the pic.
Sean kept chasing us around with the sea cucumber he found. Eek! It was gross!
All the girls' feet!
It was a beautiful day to go snorkeling!
After snorkeling, we headed back to the island. The next two pictures were taken while we waited for our fruit smoothies! We had at least two every day. My favorite was orange pineapple!
Lesley and I about to go kayaking!
The sunsets were incredible, especially since the sun light is lacking in Huangshi!
Just another beach day!
We all took a turn being buried. The only one I have a picture of is Sean!
Let the photo shoot begin! We convinced Hope to take some pictures of us on the island and be in some of them too!
A picture of all of the "kids" the last night in Koh Kood!
One last kayak ride with Lesley and Hope!
So all during the trip, Lesley would double dog dare me to do different things. In her own words, "I had been daring her to do random things throughout the trip that she kept turning down, so when I absentmindedly dared her to jump out of the boat I didn't actually think she would do it". Well, I did do it! The Aftermath...
The best part was me trying to get back into the boat, which took several attempts and caused a foot cramp along the way!
That's the end of Koh Kood! Next up: Shenzhen, China
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