Koh Samet
I have spent the past two weeks in Bangkok, not working. It of course is Christmas break. This year I had made no plans after a couple of things fell through. I actually wasn’t too depressed about it. I spent New Year’s in a hotel downtown that had free wireless. I was able to have a nice American breakfast and just able to spend time worshipping God as the clock struck midnight. It was fun to just listen to worship music and sing as I watched the fireworks outside my window. I was a little disappointed that I was not going anywhere, but that all changed.
When I went to visit Sandy…her roommate suggested a spur of the moment adventureous trip to Koh Samet. It is an island about 4 hours away from Bangkok.
So our trip started at 5:30 am when we woke up to get ready to leave. Or actually maybe we left the apartment at 5:30 not really sure. Anyways took the bus, slept the whole way. Then got on the ferry, which had some pretty interesting people I might add. All the thai people put life jackets on their children as we stepped aboard. Then we got to the island. The water was that beautiful green-blue color. Amazing…last time Sandy was here she found this tucked way place with bungalows that are really living life rustic. Oh wait first of all we had to ride in a songtow. Which is basically a pick up truck with benches in the back that you sit on and pretty much have to hold on for your life because otherwise you or your stuff will fall out the back. On the way there we were crammed in like sardines, so no worries with that one. There is ofcourse a foreigner fee….as usual, but we finally make it to the beach.
That is where we hike up to find these bungalows. They are ofcourse so cute and all you hear from them is the ocean. Amazing!
I guess what I love most about islands is that they are there in the first place. To me it just proves how much God loves us, that He would give us this place to escape the world and just be able to relax and focus on Him. I mean ofcourse the world is screaming at your around every turn, but you know it really is just peaceful hanging out in the perfect water. You can look down and see the bottom, it is clear, no trash floating in it. The rocks along the shore amaze me also.
I guess I have yet to see all of God’s creation. Every time I go to a new place I love nature even more. Every time I catch a glimpse at the beach, I know God even more. This amazing gift He has given us..the beauty the peacefulness. It is so amazing…so very thankful!
