We left Bangkok on the 28th and got a night train which took 12 hours, then a coach that took a couple of hours and a ferry that took a couple of hours- so it was a long journey! The train was actually really comfortable, they convert the seats to make bunk beds. The ferry took us to Koh Phangan, which is a really lovely island. It is so pretty, the archetypal idea of paradise! Where we is staying is literally right next to the sea and there are lots of little huts and tree house bars that are really quiet and chilled out. We are staying at the Beach Club Resort, which we didn't realise is still under construction and we are the first people to stay in the rooms, which still haven't been painted. We keep having really heavy downpours so it is quite muddy down some tracks, but the weather changes so quickly and then dries everything out, then the sun is boiling. This part of Thailand is just coming out of the rainy season. Everyone travels round the islands on mopeds so we have hired one, for the equivalent of two quid a day. It is a really good way to explore the beaches. We went to Hat rin last night where the full moon party is held. The Black Moon party is on the 6th and then the King's birthday, which the Thailand apparently really celebrates. There are pictures of the King literally everywhere and apparently it is illegal to speak badly about him. One of the best things about travelling has been meeting all the people and we have met some really good people where we are staying, from all over the place. We have another week on the island before we head over to Phuket and Phi Phi, so hopefully it will stop raining completely in that time!