I initially planned to bus it back to Bangkok and go see XXXXXXXXXXX on the way and then fly to Malaysia, but realized that it would be easier and faster just to bus it south.
A short hike in the mountains made me realize that boating is not a conditioning activity and that I am nowhere in the shape I was while trekking through the Andes eight hours a day. It’ll come back. I have managed to lose a noticeable amount of weight, but I don’t have a scale.
I made reservations at the park for Monday, but they require payment two days in advance, which can only be done in person at a bank. Fortunately there is a branch on this island. I guess I have to rent a scooter, go to town, find an internet cafe, print off a reservation, go to the bank, pay for it and get it signed and try again.
I think I will spend a couple of days snorkeling on Ko Tao then return to… wait, what the park is no longer listed on the reservation site?
Well, maybe I will rent a scooter and explore. I’ll report back this evening.
Thailand National Parks – Reservations
http://www.dnp.go.th/parkreserve/asp/style1/default.asp?npid=208&lg=2
Jonathan Allen LaFleur