Koh Chang

I think I've finally recovered from the sad feeling of having to depart from Koh Chang. We spent a super relaxing, fun-filled four-day weekend there and I could have just stayed forever.

Our bungalows: super cute and very basic.

I've heard great things about Koh Chang from many people over the past few years, but still didn't have very high expectations because it's quite close to the mainland and that usually means the water isn't as nice. Perhaps that's why I was so pleasantly surprised to arrive and find beautifully clear water, a soft sand beach that wasn't jam packed with umbrellas/tourists. Of course the island was full of us tourists, but it wasn't as overwhelming as some of the more popular Thai islands and therefore was much more relaxing. 

Always stop to admire the flowers.

These photos are from the one morning that I woke up early before the others and took a stroll down our beach. The other mornings, I allowed myself to recover from nights spent indulging in fresh seafood, beer, sand buckets of booze and late night kebabs. This holiday was a happy mix of beachside lazy meals and playing in the water during the day and looking up at a sky which actually showed the stars while wandering to the next beach party. It was just so much fun!

Walking out from our bungalow area, right to the beach!

Meow.

The beach.

The water.

A fisherman and some rocks.

Beachside massage hut and chairs for rent.

The beachfront of our guesthouse.
Can you spy our dog in the sand?

This dog (above) slept on our bungalow porch every evening. It was so cute! All told, it was a fabulous long weekend away and definitely helped to recharge my batteries for another week of wiping baby butts (we're toilet training 8 2-year-olds) and explaining to them the dangers of standing on chairs and the importance of sharing with our friends (87 times each day).

Even my students are adorable, so I really have nothing to complain about. I'm feeling incredibly lucky and so thoroughly enjoying the life we've made for ourselves in Thailand.

Hope you're having a great week! Love to you all <3