“So Long, and Thanks for all the Shrimp”...

I feel my holiday drawing to a close. Almost time to say farewell to these sea-hugging, coconut-fringed islands, the fishing boat capital of the world, and its people. I am sated, a little browner and a little calmer. Apart from getting my hair cut, I have done everything I set out to do and, especially after yesterday’s adventures on the high seas,  am thrilled to be spending my last day-and-a- half restfully at my  lovely, tranquil hotel with its lush garden of delight right on the seashore.

I enjoy a slow penultimate breakfast, then meander through the garden to the spa to book a pampering package, having discovered that my particular online hotel booking entitles me to 30% off food and spa. Technically, this ends up being only 13%, because they add a Vat and 7% service charge to every purchase in the first place. But still, it means if I do the combo package it’s not bad- too expensive to do every day, but a means to have one  last pamper and a good night’s sleep before flying home around midnight tomorrow, without having to venture into Patong (for which you have to factor in the return taxi fare each time).

So, later this afternoon, I will wonder over and enjoy a body scrub and a mixed oil and traditional Thai massage in the spa building spitting distance from my room. Then tomorrow, before jetting home, I will indulge in a private spa/sauna session, followed by a deluxe facial. Deeply, deeply grateful and ready to kiss my darling little boy, after nearly two unprecedented weeks apart.

I am taking Pixie Munchkins to Singapore soon (cheap Tiger Airways tickets) so the adventure will continue with my little energy ball alongside me this time, and a (hopefully for his sake) restored and happy Mummy!




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