Happy New Year 2007

hehe that is the first time I have had to write that down. Still feels odd, hard to believe how much we all talked about the millenium - and it seems such a long time ago. However Dad, I am married now (all be it no children) but I am immensely happy!

Anyway, we spent Hogmanay on the beach as planned down in Hua Hin - a coastal resort about two and half hours from Bkk. We met up with Simon B-L and Tom Bishop & Pem for a few days of fine food and less fine alcohol. We spent the countdown to midnight on a bar on the beach watching believe it or not a bunch of Harry Krishnas dancing round a bonfire. We had picked up some fireworks - that were about the loudest things any of us had ever come accross - which caused a little consternation around the camp fire but amused us none the less.

We spent a few more unplanned days there while my darling recovered from a rather nasty bout of tonsilitis. Not very pleasant, but I am glad to report she is much better now and back on her feet - even if still taking a few pills.

We have now arrived down in Koh Tao - turtle island down in the gulf of Thailand and plan to stay here for a week or so and fit in some more diving. Sadly as I write the heavens have opened in a rather unseasonal rainstorm, due to stay with us for a day or two, not to worry a day or two forced relaxation will do us no harm.

Love to all, take care Rob & Virginie