Ao Nang

The small 11 room hotel/B&B where we are staying is family owned and operated. After our breakfast this morning our sweet hostess patiently described tour options for us to consider during our stay. She must have recognized our dazed and confused expressions when she asked, "Where have you been traveling?" We explained we had been in Bangkok about one week and then Chiang Mai for another week and this was our final stop before traveling back home. "You need to just walk to the beach and sit in the shade. Enjoy the view. Relax," she said. We were so grateful to have her permission to take a break from vacationing. Unfortunately she failed to remind us to wear plenty of sun screen. We thought we were safe sitting in the shade with just quick dips in the water but realized later in the day when we were back in our room that we had both gotten burned. We'll be smarter tomorrow.

We had one of the best dining experiences of our trip this evening with an ocean front table, delicious Thai food, warm tropical breeze and glorious sunset.