4 Islands

Went on a snorkeling trip, taking us to 4 different islands. Traveled in a 'long tailed' boat. Called this because a long prop shaft with a propeller at one end, and a car engine at the other, sticks out of the rear of the boat. The whole thing swivels to steer the boat. 

Off we set, 14 of us, some Australians, Germans, French, us Brits, and,of course, 4 Danes. 

The Danes massed at the front of the boat, wanting to be first off to pillage and stuff. Then mid way between Islands our boat breaks down. Unfortunately we have the only boat fitted with a Rover engine. Have to accept a tow from a passing craft with a Nisan one, lol. Drops us of at a beach where we wait 30 minutes for a replacement. The captain having phoned while bring towed! Can't swim cos thousands of jellyfish have invaded...

Get to Koh Chuck and have fun diving with thousands of different fish. 

Then onto the Emerald Cave at Koh Moon. Have to swim into this cave into the interior of the Island. Its like entering a lost land. The cave is the only way in, well apart from abseiling, or a helicopter, or parachute. Pirates used to use it to keep their loot safe. Half expected the Danes to bring shovels. 

Then to a small island for more snorkeling. 

Stopped for lunch at another island. Yvonne spotted a bird with a long beak, a Hornbill we think. Danes got their shotguns out, oops, ment cameras, and shot away.

So because of the breakdown we stopped at five islands. To be fair, the first and the last island were the same, but still....

The Danes turned out to be very nice and a bit of a laugh. On the way back the sea was quite choppy, and they, having stuck to the bow of the boat kept quite dry, while everyone else got most of the spray and water, and knowing grins from the Danes. Know their boats do the Danes, lol.

It took about 40 minutes to get back. Lots of people were looking decidedly green. 

Leave you with some pictures; our boat getting a tow; fish; snorkeling; only access is via the cave/tunnel; hornbill.