Ko Phayam 09:45.5N 098:24.2E
Simanderal
Michael Hughes and Ger White
Thu 7 Mar 2013 01:38
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Now in our 4th day anchored nin Buffalo Bay on the
Thai island of Ko Phayam. In the north of west coast Thailand, very close to the
Myanmar border---indeed as we look out of the bay we see the islands of
Myanmar---but we have no authority to go there!
Ko Phayam is a lovely laid back island--people say
it's like the Thailand of 30 years ago---no cars, just motor scooters--we have
hired one--it takes about half an hour from one end of the island to the other.
Some basic accomodation ashore--but we are very comfortable on the boat. The sun
shines, but generally the breeze keeps us reasonably cool. A lot of
back-packers, a few families, good cheap restaurants on the beach--tamarind
prawns a must!--and all is well. Ger doing great, though the back of the scooter
with me driving scares the life out of her--particularly when we meet someone
going the other way as the concrete paths are narrow--as well as
potholed!
There are about 4 boats in the bay, including
Atlantia with our good friends Will & Margaret on board---so having a social
time as well!
Enjoying, so we'll probably stay a few more days
before we head out to the Surin and Similan islands --where the diving and snorkelling is said to be
great.
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