We have actually managed to leave the resort now - we went for a mooch round Bang Niang village yesterday and found a very nice little bar that did yummy chicken satay and cocktails - it'd be frankly rude not to try one so I had two. They were a bit lethal but very, very nice.

It's fantastic weather today - wooooo! There's hardly anyone here - we are pretty much the only people in whichever pool we choose to go in (main or beach pool). It's brilliant!

People generally don't come to this part of Thailand at this time of year because it's the 'rainy season' - the last 2 days have had some sunshine but have been mainly cloudy with really cool rainstorms - good fun if you're already in the pool!

We haven't taken any photos of our resort or our fab room yet, partly because we're still jet lagged and keep falling asleep, and partly cos the first room we had had a mouse already staying in it. We battled with it for 2 nights but then gave in and changed rooms yesterday. The cheeky bugger had been at our complimentary fruit bowl. I thought I could hear something chomping its teeth but assumed it was just Rob with his night terrors again :-)

So, today has been a pool day - we were going to wander over to the mini mart for some more beer but I can't face the daily hassle from all the local tailors...

Where you from sir? (they never talk to me)
We're from England, near London.
Ah London - luvvely jubbly mate!
Um - yes, that's it.
You look like businessman sir - you want nice suit?
No thanks.
You come back tomorrow.
Maybe.
I will wait here for you sir - luvvely jubbly.
Er - thanks.

It's all good - everyone's really nice, as always. The hotel is a great place - even the mouse looked friendly. I'd definitely come here again, although maybe not in the 'dry season' - we've been spoiled by having things all to ourselves!