Packing up our kit for a three-day dive trip down in the Gulf of Thailand. Quick flight down to Koh Samui, then a fast speedboat over to the tiny island of
Koh Tao. I used to dive there regularly years ago, before there was electricity or cars (or even roads) on the island, and only bamboo bungalows on the beach for rent for $5 a night. These days there are genuine hotels, cars, and even a hospital! Little island only 8k long and about 3k wide, but there used to be some really great diving to be had back in the early 90's. By 2010 it was fully developed, but we'll stay in a more remote area of the back side of the island away from the backpack party people. Should be a nice few days!
Stitchawl