Near death experience

Maybe it wasn't quite that bad but it could have been really nasty. Lee went for a shower the other night after dark which isn't a good idea out here - the mozzies are a lot busier and other wildlife ventures out as well. Next thing I know, I'm being summonsed to the shower block to look at a 9 inch long Centipede in the pool. Lee had nearly scooped it up and poured it over his head. Turns out that this type of Centipede can kill you from one bite. Even the Thais were scared of it although once they had it safely stored in a water bottle, said they were going to eat it as it will make them strong. I thought they were joking but having seen the multitude of critters available deep fried on the Ko San maybe they were telling the truth.

Still at Treehouse. Lee & Lex both have upset stomachs so moving elsewhere is not ideal at the mo. May move further down the island in the next few days. Found out there's a place that does Elephant trekking at the far end of the island. May give that a go although I seem to still be in lazy mode, slumped in hammocks, drinking or eating. Last nights grub was Red Snapper, night before was Barracuda steak which was great. Not so great was the bottle of Sang Som between the three of us followed by a Sang Som tropical bucket - sore head yesterday!

Oz left us yesterday. He's meeting a friend in BKK who is flying in from Bali. They are then travelling down South to Ko Phang nan for the full moon party. He heads back to Australia early April for his connecting flight back to Brazil. Chances are we won't catch him up as we'll probably go North before we head down South. So Oz, if you're reading, take care & be safe. Was great to meet you.