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Oceans and Temples

Posted by Stuart at 10:04 PM on February 23, 2003

After just one full day, I think I have seen most of the sites on Ko Samui. When I first arrived to the island I took a rot daeng to the Tesco Lotus where my friend AJ picked me up on his motorbike. He then took me to a nice little bungalow resort on the beach where I will stay for the two nights I am on th island (no AC, no hot water, but just US$10).

Today AJ was kind enough to show me around on his motorbike. First we went to the Big Buddha -- a huge sitting Buddha statute overlooking the Gulf. Then we went to see Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks (more on this later) and to a temple to visit the mummified monk. Next was a trip to the beautifil MaeNam waterfall, and then back to the beach for some snorkling. All in all a very relaxing day on a beautiful island.