Koh Samui
Ok so I had nearly finished this post when the computer I am working on packed up AAAARRRRGGGHHH How frustrating. I will be ctrl and C More often this time!
Ok so I start again......
Sawadee Kaaa!
Our first couple of days were in Bangkok recovering from jetlag. Which we didn't do too well. As the story goes........ We arrived in BKK at 5am, got ripped off with the cab... Yes Karla, we did listen to you; but no sleep makes for stooopid farang (stupid forigner). Then we got to the Khao san palace inn and a room was not available until 10am. "Ok, lets go to that pub across the road" drink 4 LARGE Singha beers, and then wander around drunkly until 3am!! Oh dear! Anyhow once we had recovered; we found that Gerry was in town on biz, so more beer flowed our way! I must say that Gerry looks very similar to the King of Thailand.... I will post a photo of one of them and you can guess! Sorry Gerry!! Actually no I'm not!
We find ourselves on Koh Samui in monsoon season, its fun, relaxing and wet! So between spending short amounts of time on the beach and then running for cover on our verandah, we have read a fair amout of books! David has said that he is on the border line of boredom with reading!?! Strange creature!
I have to say that we have managed to steer clear of the buckets! For those who don't know its Samsong whiskey and red bull or coke! Yes that's right in a bucket! Messy.... I know that some who have been to Thailand before may be disappointed to hear this, but my liver is very happy thank you very much!
I have caught up with the people that Brownie, Karen and I stayed with when we were last here. Aot- the waiter, has not changed an inch! And squealed with delight when he saw me!! He even has the same old motorbike! He has just moved to Mae Nom on the NW coast.
Duane and Meeh also the same same, but living out of Lamai central. Lucky (the dog) was not so.... If you get my drift! Not long after we left last time; which was four years ago!! But very happy to say that SoongSam is still kicking around. Yes, he still stinky and still try to fight other dogs but has no teeth left!! They make soft food for him. But he is still a darlin, even if he does stink!
But it has not be all relaxing... No, no, no! We have done a days work and been to school! What???? I hear you say!? Let me explain.... The amount of stray dogs (and cats) on the island is truly sad. I know this is a problem all over Thailand. Most of them get by just fine. But lucky for those that do not, a German couple has set up the Dog Rescue Centre Samui (DRCS). They have two branches these days, one in Chawaeng and the other in Ban Taling Ngam. Anyhow, we spent a day volunteering at the one in Chawaeng. We washed and defleaed about 30 dogs! There was probably about 40 dogs altogether, some knew what we were doing and did not want to come near us, others just loved the attention! It was a little sad for some of them - we named one tripod - and another one dicky knee; you'll work it out. At least 6 of them had been severely run over by a car at some stage, having the physical scars to prove it. But you know what? They got around like there was no really problem at all, and they were happy! They knew that they would get a meal that night and hope fully not have to fight to much for that food. There was a real pecking order, and one of the less abled was strait in there when din-dins came! Check out their website above, - Soon there will be a photo of us washing a woofie on there also!!! (They said they are updating it soon.) I don't know what to tell you, but these people do amazing things for these helpless voiceless animals. They do not get support from the government and WSPA (worldwide- RSPCA) does not give them any money either. They rely on the generosity of good people. I know that there are places like this in Aust; but if you could see how most of these dogs live and are treated when they are not in the shelter, well it just breaks my heart. If you can afford it- sponsor a dog or cat, or donate some money, if you come here on holidays give them a hand! If not for the dogs and cats think of the good Karma it will bring you.
http://www.samuidog.org/
The schooling we did was an afternoon cooking class at Siam Kitchens. It was great fun, a class of four, a tour around the local market in Lamai. Cooking and eating the rewards. We now both have a certificate in 4 Thai dishes! Watch my house for dinner parties!!! And watch out Clarky, we also know now, how to make Scream Your Head Off Soup A.K.A. Tom Yum Soup!
We also managed (under protest from me) to semi adopt a hound just for a few days. Black and brown, mongral, 50% hound 25% aboriginal - likes walkabout! And 20% king of the beach 5% pure faithful. Who was hanging around the streets and beach in Lamai where we stayed. David named him Bruiser as it looked as if he had been in a few scraps. But fairly sure he is quiet able to hold his own as he seems to be king pin on the beach area. He was a very nice dog and very protective of me, no motorbike or Thai man was safe with Bruisy by my side! Oh Dear! But of course we had to leave. Bruisy would sleep on the verandah of our bungalow after being feed a couple of nights in a row, (again under some form of protest from me- "But I don't want him to rely on us because we are going!" "Oh but he is so cute and faithful I cant let him go hungry and ransack the rubbish bins." How do say torn between a rock and a hard place! Anyhow I have faith in the fact that he has survived without us up until now, and I am sure he will for along time to come. But I am going to send the DRCS an email about him and see if they can keep an eye on him.
I am still trying to resign myself to the fact that I can't save everyone and every living thing, but I will give it a good go!
So now we have found ourselves back in stinky Bangkok on Khao San Road. Nearly as bad as Soongsam.... I said nearly! Headiing to Cambodia tonight!!!!!
Ok so I start again......
Sawadee Kaaa!
Our first couple of days were in Bangkok recovering from jetlag. Which we didn't do too well. As the story goes........ We arrived in BKK at 5am, got ripped off with the cab... Yes Karla, we did listen to you; but no sleep makes for stooopid farang (stupid forigner). Then we got to the Khao san palace inn and a room was not available until 10am. "Ok, lets go to that pub across the road" drink 4 LARGE Singha beers, and then wander around drunkly until 3am!! Oh dear! Anyhow once we had recovered; we found that Gerry was in town on biz, so more beer flowed our way! I must say that Gerry looks very similar to the King of Thailand.... I will post a photo of one of them and you can guess! Sorry Gerry!! Actually no I'm not!
We find ourselves on Koh Samui in monsoon season, its fun, relaxing and wet! So between spending short amounts of time on the beach and then running for cover on our verandah, we have read a fair amout of books! David has said that he is on the border line of boredom with reading!?! Strange creature!
I have to say that we have managed to steer clear of the buckets! For those who don't know its Samsong whiskey and red bull or coke! Yes that's right in a bucket! Messy.... I know that some who have been to Thailand before may be disappointed to hear this, but my liver is very happy thank you very much!
I have caught up with the people that Brownie, Karen and I stayed with when we were last here. Aot- the waiter, has not changed an inch! And squealed with delight when he saw me!! He even has the same old motorbike! He has just moved to Mae Nom on the NW coast.
Duane and Meeh also the same same, but living out of Lamai central. Lucky (the dog) was not so.... If you get my drift! Not long after we left last time; which was four years ago!! But very happy to say that SoongSam is still kicking around. Yes, he still stinky and still try to fight other dogs but has no teeth left!! They make soft food for him. But he is still a darlin, even if he does stink!
But it has not be all relaxing... No, no, no! We have done a days work and been to school! What???? I hear you say!? Let me explain.... The amount of stray dogs (and cats) on the island is truly sad. I know this is a problem all over Thailand. Most of them get by just fine. But lucky for those that do not, a German couple has set up the Dog Rescue Centre Samui (DRCS). They have two branches these days, one in Chawaeng and the other in Ban Taling Ngam. Anyhow, we spent a day volunteering at the one in Chawaeng. We washed and defleaed about 30 dogs! There was probably about 40 dogs altogether, some knew what we were doing and did not want to come near us, others just loved the attention! It was a little sad for some of them - we named one tripod - and another one dicky knee; you'll work it out. At least 6 of them had been severely run over by a car at some stage, having the physical scars to prove it. But you know what? They got around like there was no really problem at all, and they were happy! They knew that they would get a meal that night and hope fully not have to fight to much for that food. There was a real pecking order, and one of the less abled was strait in there when din-dins came! Check out their website above, - Soon there will be a photo of us washing a woofie on there also!!! (They said they are updating it soon.) I don't know what to tell you, but these people do amazing things for these helpless voiceless animals. They do not get support from the government and WSPA (worldwide- RSPCA) does not give them any money either. They rely on the generosity of good people. I know that there are places like this in Aust; but if you could see how most of these dogs live and are treated when they are not in the shelter, well it just breaks my heart. If you can afford it- sponsor a dog or cat, or donate some money, if you come here on holidays give them a hand! If not for the dogs and cats think of the good Karma it will bring you.
http://www.samuidog.org/
The schooling we did was an afternoon cooking class at Siam Kitchens. It was great fun, a class of four, a tour around the local market in Lamai. Cooking and eating the rewards. We now both have a certificate in 4 Thai dishes! Watch my house for dinner parties!!! And watch out Clarky, we also know now, how to make Scream Your Head Off Soup A.K.A. Tom Yum Soup!
We also managed (under protest from me) to semi adopt a hound just for a few days. Black and brown, mongral, 50% hound 25% aboriginal - likes walkabout! And 20% king of the beach 5% pure faithful. Who was hanging around the streets and beach in Lamai where we stayed. David named him Bruiser as it looked as if he had been in a few scraps. But fairly sure he is quiet able to hold his own as he seems to be king pin on the beach area. He was a very nice dog and very protective of me, no motorbike or Thai man was safe with Bruisy by my side! Oh Dear! But of course we had to leave. Bruisy would sleep on the verandah of our bungalow after being feed a couple of nights in a row, (again under some form of protest from me- "But I don't want him to rely on us because we are going!" "Oh but he is so cute and faithful I cant let him go hungry and ransack the rubbish bins." How do say torn between a rock and a hard place! Anyhow I have faith in the fact that he has survived without us up until now, and I am sure he will for along time to come. But I am going to send the DRCS an email about him and see if they can keep an eye on him.
I am still trying to resign myself to the fact that I can't save everyone and every living thing, but I will give it a good go!
So now we have found ourselves back in stinky Bangkok on Khao San Road. Nearly as bad as Soongsam.... I said nearly! Headiing to Cambodia tonight!!!!!
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