ko talu

Now this was set to be an idilic island getaway. However due to a storm heading our way (my luck) the weather brought rain and some impressive lightening and thunder. The weather asside it was still magic. No trucks nor busses for at least 30km. Set on the upper southern gulf the island is rather small so those who are trying to find it on a map would need an atlas. Look for chompon and then follow the coast up to bangsaphan just off the coast there you will see ko talu (spelt koh thalu for correct pronounciation in english). Spend most of the time kayaking and snorkling. We did manage to get out on the dive boat for a deeper free dive which was really cool. The staff are very friendly and one named Vee spent a bit of time in NZ studying. The food was great. 3 meals a day with fresh king prawns, fish and other thai dishes. Due to the rain we didnt make it to the lookout at the highest point on the island as the tracks turned to mush. The divemaster on the island (yellow shirt in pic with me, his name is Lek) also offered me the position of assistant divemaster if I get my certs.....so I might look into that.