Winter in Khao Lak 2014-2015
When I boarded the plane to Thailand twelve months ago I was a very nervous person, travelling alone for the first time in my life and unsure as to whether I had made the right decision in committing myself to an extended stay far away from my home and from my friends. This year, as I set off to do exactly the same, I have no such qualms. My four months in Khao Lak last winter were wonderful. Leisure time spent relaxing with a good book by the pool or on one of the many lovely beaches was balanced by a few hours each day spent helping teach English to the local school children. This proved to be a winning formula for the perfect escape from the English winter and one which I am looking forward to repeating.
Planned Dates
2014-11-23 to 2015-04-04
Countries
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Trip Map
Trip Entries
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Fog in the Gulf
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
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On the beach at Bang Niang, sunshine and showers
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
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Back to my bungalow
Sunday, November 30, 2014
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First week at school
Tuesday, December 02, 2014
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Long weekend for the King's birthday
Friday, December 05, 2014
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Another short week
Monday, December 08, 2014
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A full working week, nearly
Saturday, December 13, 2014
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Christmas week
Saturday, December 20, 2014
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Holidays
Saturday, December 27, 2014
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Back to school
Sunday, January 04, 2015
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German invasion
Friday, January 16, 2015
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Working with our European cousins
Saturday, January 17, 2015
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Rendezvous in Bangkok
Saturday, January 24, 2015
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Cambodian interlude
Thursday, January 29, 2015
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Return to Thailand
Tuesday, February 03, 2015
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Still outnumbered by the Germans
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
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Reinforcements arrive
Monday, February 16, 2015
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Finally...........some English company
Monday, February 23, 2015
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End of term
Monday, March 02, 2015
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School holidays and a trip to the lake
Monday, March 09, 2015
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English Camp
Sunday, March 15, 2015
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The last volunteer in town
Monday, March 23, 2015
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Goodbye sunshine (and hello rain)
Saturday, March 28, 2015
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The journey home
Friday, April 03, 2015
Manchester, England, United Kingdom