Immediately after classes on Friday we head into Ban Phe to catch a ferry to Ko Samet – an island about a 30 minute ride away. It is a touristy backpacking island with cheap bungalows and gorgeous beaches. Nine of us decide to go for the night and celebrate our first week of completion. The island does not disappoint. Its not nearly as touristy or crowded as expected. Actually rather quaint and extremely chill. Our bungalow’s at Seabreeze Bungalow were nice enough and about a block off of Silver Sands beach (at $8 each per night – who’s complaining). We grabbed drinks at a bar on the beach that had little tables on the ground that you gathered around.
A vendor came by with fire balloons, so we took advantage of that opportunity! Neat!
Next, off to dinner – a place with an international menu and amazing food – many took advantage of the opportunity to not eat thai and got burgers – I got Indian – yum. Even Thailand has heard of Bob Marley, the reggae bar was a blast – a thai band singing bob Marley over and over (kinda funny), hooka’s, karaoke, meeting new international friends etc.
The night continued well into the morning, topped off by a fully clothed swim in the ocean about 5am – fantastic. The water is so warm here it is like having a bath before bed – but more fun. Needless to say none of us felt to great the next day, so lounging on the beach was perfect. I’ve never seen such white, powdery, soft sand before – it was like walking in pixy stick dust!
The last ferry back to Ban Phe is at six so we meander our mile walk back to the pier to take in the sights of the island, get fruit shakes and I take pictures along the way. The fisherman’s boats at the pier were so fantastic to look at – like a vibrantly painted carnival on water.
Even the ferry ride back is pleasurable and relaxing – photo op’s everywhere – but I think that’s just what I bring to the table :)
Immediately after classes on Friday we head into Ban Phe to catch a ferry to Ko Samet – an island about a 30 minute ride away. It is a touristy backpacking island with cheap bungalows and gorgeous beaches. Nine of us decide to go for the night and celebrate our first week of completion. The island does not disappoint. Its not nearly as touristy or crowded as expected. Actually rather quaint and extremely chill. Our bungalow’s at Seabreeze Bungalow were nice enough and about a block off of Silver Sands beach (at $8 each per night – who’s complaining). We grabbed drinks at a bar on the beach that had little tables on the ground that you gathered around. 
