Mmy beach hutArriving in Ko Samui was not the end of the line. A truck imitating a taxi loaded everyone into the back and drove towards Lamai, a small quiet town on the beach. I jumped off the back of the truck and was standing on the main drag, which consisted of a small family restaurant, an internet café, a travel site, and two driveways that led to resorts on the beach. I arrived at a tropical beach resort only sixteen and half-hours after leaving Bangkok.
The beach hut accommodation cost about three American dollars. The most important thing I learned while traveling in Thailand was to CHECK THE BED BEFORE PAYING! I went to lie down for a nap and the two-inch padding that was placed on the wooden bed frame felt exactly like a two-inch pad on a wooden frame. After tossing and turning, I walked to the beachfront gazebo and experienced my first Thai massage. My American mind was no longer in conflict.
The journey was worth the sacrifice. The bungalow was on the beach and I was enjoying the simplicity of life away from the chaos of the city. The beach was simple, remote, and palm trees sprang forth from the edge of my view to create a picture perfect postcard layout. I would travel 16 hours to get to Ko Samui any day!
