Flora & Fauna: Koh Sumet, Thailand

More Holiday Pics - On the island of Koh Sumet, Thailand: Sunrise, Play, Sunset, Eat.

That's what holidays are all about isn't it? Playing and eating ... watching the sun rise, watching it set ...

PLAY

SOMEONE (who's name begins with R.) forgot to take his wallet out of his pocket before he went snorkeling. Hence the photo above of cards drying out. Good thing that the family had previously noticed the state of said wallet (very shabby) and so there was already a secret plan afoot to buy him a new one for his birthday in a few days time.

SUNRISE

It means you have to get up at 5.00 to watch the sun emerge, but the early rising is worth it.

SUNSET

And then twelve hours later, you can make the dash across the island - took us twenty minutes to walk the dusty track - to see the sun set on the other side of the island..

The grandkids fell asleep. Bean bags were produced for them to sleep on, while us adults had a beer and then dinner. 

sleep ...

EAT

Koh Sumet

Calling all poets -: Just a reminder about the poetry competition currently running at Poems in the Waiting Room - go HERE for details. Closing date end of February 2012.


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Dad and daughter check out the view of the beach from their patio 

Ah yes this will do very nicely thank you ... holiday mode on our patio

swimming (apparently the locals think we tourists are mad - it's their winter! But definitely warm enough for us).

grandson snoozes on Grandpa's knee in the shade of a beach umbrella, while granddaughter negotiates with Dad (probably re him going to get her some more sea-water for her sand-play) ... Passing by, one of the many hawkers who ply the beach offering things for sale, such as fruit, sarongs, trinkets ... and massages. I never did take up that offer. Not my thing.

... the view over the cab of a green truck - Koh Sumet taxi - as we go off to explore more of the island and village (shopping)

... wee R asleep again. I am trying to show how old I am -  A. has it easy at 3; try doing nearly-sixty!
The taxi driver proves the adage - Thailand, Land of Smiles. (Lovely smiles everywhere!)

... mermaid statue and explanation ...

... another statue in honour of the poet SunthornPhu - perfect photo opp. as the sun slipped down and cast it in dark relief. Being near the equator, on Koh Sumet the sun rises and sets at more or less the same time each day. Pretty much, twelve hours of sunlight, twelve hours of darkness. It seemed to be about 5.30 a.m when the sun rose and at 5.30 pm when it set. The difference between high tide and low tide is very small as well. Thus the restaurants are confidently able to each day set their tables and chairs in exactly the same place on the sand. 


More sunrise and sunset photos next instalment.