It was a last minute decision to spend a day or two in Samui. Since it is one of the places Bangkok Air, flies to and whilst Wincee and I have the same rest day therefore we decided to take the opportunity.
The airplane that we rode on to Samui was only a propeller type. It was my first time to ride one and was nervous but I just trusted that all will be well.
As a low flying plane, we were able to see this view outside our window.
According to sources, Samui airport holds the crown as beautiful and best designed airport in tune with its gorgeous surrounding. Indeed it was! It feels as if I am walking in a tropical resort hotel and not in an airport.
When we got off the plane, we had to ride an open vehicle towards the arrival hall. This was a nice way to see more of the airport's well kept grounds and gardens.
We immediately looked for the counter to buy a bus ticket to our hotel. For our hotel located in Chaweng Beach, we paid 130THB for one way. We waited only for a few minutes and the bus parked in front of us. There were only 4 of us on the bus which made us happy we were not cramped.
I chose Lotus Inn for our hotel. It was only about 2 minutes walk from the beach and very near to a convenience store. After resting and getting ready, we went out to explore the beach. The staff was helpful to let us know the shortest way to the beach.
There were only a few people on the beach that afternoon. It was a lazy Monday and the sun was up. We ate lunch and took a lot of photos while lounging.
A number of restaurants and lovely hotels were on the beach side. A far cry from the crowded beaches that I know of. Chaweng beach gives tourists the serenity and peacefulness of a white sand paradise.
Tired of just sitting around and watching people, Wincee and I decided to try out stand up paddle boarding. The fee for one hour is 300THB. Thinking that an hour is way more than enough, we asked the keeper for just 30 minutes. He agreed and let us pay only 200THB.
We were surprised that the keeper just helped us with putting the paddle boards to the water and left us with no clue what to do. It was at first difficult to balance on the board while standing up. Later on we did achieve balance and paddled away from the shore.
After enjoying and getting back to our hotel to freshen up, we chose to go back to the beach side to enjoy some nice dinner. We ate at a restaurant that served local dishes. There was also a band that played English music. It was a relaxing night to cap the day.
Watch out for my next blog featuring our half day tour at Samui Island. Thank you for your time!
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