I'm sorry to report that I am back in Bangkok after a wonderful few days in Samet. It's amazing what happens to my brain after a few days on the beach wiggling my toes in the sand and staring out at the shrimp boats on the horizon. (See the last post for proof.)
The ride back to the Big City was another 6 hour door-to-door trip, but this time was much more uncomfortable and unenjoyable as the way there. The problem with taking the bus in Thailand is that you never really know what you will get. This time, we were riding an old bus with a broken airconditioner and really bad shocks. So we sweated and bounced as the bus squeek-squeek-squeeked down the road for 3 and a half hours.
On the other hand, the trip did cost 124 baht (US$3) so I guess I can't complain too much.
Oh... the things we do for a bargain! Glad you had a great time in KS.
-J.