Backpacker's Guide to the Universe

Hey all, we're finally here in Ko Yao Noi. It's been pretty awesome. We've all taken our first motorbike rides! Jon and I drove around the island while Bel was napping, and it was amazing. There was a mingling of East and West as we saw goats, buffalos, chickens, traditional Thai huts, and a 7 Eleven! Also passed by the very places I had gone to with the SJII people two years ago.
Past few days have been slightly less kind to us. We all now have some manner of cuts, abrasions, scrapes, rashes, and what-not. Belmond, especially, hasn't had it easy. He seriously cut his hand while going over the rocks from Tonsai to Railay in Krabi. Had to use all manner of antiseptic. Burnol, disinfecting alcohol, and this very nifty Thai powder which acts as both antiseptic and a sort of sealant to protect the wound. He had another fall while we were going down this rather steep slope from a hotel and restaurant run by a Thai and Jap couple.

Okay, it's now 10:37 here (one hour behind Singapore), and Jon just came up to the bungalow to say Bel has fallen again. Both of them fell while taking a turn on the motorbike. Jon's okay, Bel's having his wounds attended to by a lady from the hotel (Sabai Corner Bungalows). The motorbike's taken a bit of damage that we might have to pay for. Sigh.