Getting to Siem Reap, Cambodia

We haven't done much in the last 24 hours, mainly getting to Siem Reap, Cambodia from Tonsai beach.
Our last days in Tonsai were a bit lame since we alternated spending 2 whole days in bed with a stomach bug or an acute case of dehydration. Nevertheless, Tonsai was a definite highlight and we can easily imagine going back for a longer period with a few friends.

Tonsai Beach

Ko Lanta was good but Tonsai Beach is great. It took a couple hours and a three different modes of transport, on roads and sea, to get here and it was well worth it. If you can imagine it, we are on a beach, surrounded by dramatic vertical limestone cliffs and the only people here are young ripped and tattooed rock-climbers. It's pretty fun and super laid back. We have a little bamboo bungalow about 100 meters from the beach and we divide our days between swimming in the warm waters of the Andaman coast, a little bit of rock-climbing and delicious dinners and beers on the beach at night. Bob Marley is by far the top played artist and our little "five fingers" only leave our feet to swim and sleep. It's a good life!
We will be here for another couple days and then heading back to Bangkok for only one night before getting on the bus to Siem Reap, Cambodia where it seems we will be meeting up with Marcin and Rose. Good times ahead.
Next time, I will post some photos!

Koh Lanta

The trip from Bangkok to Ko Lanta was long and badly organised. By the time we got to our "resort", after many different bus and minivan changes, we were completely sleep deprived and depleated. After a couple of hours scheming our way out of here, the sun started to come down towards the horizon and everything changed, like by magic. Suddenly we were on the beach, facing a beautiful sunset, drinking mojitos under colourful lanterns hanging from palmtrees. We declared it a Honeymoon moment!
On our second day on the island, we hired a scooter and were free as birds. Driving up and down the island, stopping only for swims in the ridiculously warm water or for a refreshing drink in Old Lanta, we were unstoppable. We also got really badly sunburnt and were wearing helmets but apart from that, we were like true locals.
This morning we got back on our scooter and headed into town for a quick breakfast. In about an hour, we will be heading back to Krabi town on the main land and from there, heading to Ao Nang which is a beautiful beach and also the point of departure to Railey where Chris is hoping to do a bit of rock climbing.
Internet is widly available and cheap so more news soon,
Love
Chlaure

Bangkok

The difference between the slopes of Hokkaido and the streets of bangkok is striking to say the least. Apart from the difference in temperature of about 50 degrees, it is a lot crazier and Chris compared it to a slightly less chaotic version of Kathmandu. After exploring the centre for a couple days, we are both keen to head south to the Andaman coast famous for it's beautiful beaches and easy lifestyle.

In the meantime, here are a couple pictures taken inside Wat Phra Kaew, the emerald buddha pavilion complex which is a slightly psychedelic collection of heavily ornamented monuments celebrating a small but revered statue of buddha, sculpted out of jade.