Taller Than Most

Fortunately and unfortunately we spent the day at one of the nicest beaches we have seen thus far Baan Luan Pa (about 15 minutes north of our apartment).  

Wish we could have found this one sooner!!

Far away from the hype and tourism of Pattaya City, we were able to have an awesome day relaxing and consequently hanging out with one of my students and her grandma who live on this particular beach. Baan Luan Pa was complete with a stretch of land that was umbrella-free and didn’t have any street vendors trying to sell popsicles and cheap souvenirs. 

PHOTO-OP

Queen of the World

White men CAN jump

One thing about Thai beaches that stands out from beaches back home is that they are all so full of life.  You walk along the water and you see starfish, sand dollars, crabs, and exotic looking shells that are being traded by the crabs as new homes.  Fish are often swimming around you and high and low tides are no joke.  

Kids playing during low tide

Days like this remind me to sit back and take it all in.  Forget about the 20 odd flights and hotel reservations for the next six weeks and to live in the moment. 

-NIKO