Second time in Penang!!

Hey Folki,

I made it to Penang ok but didn't have the time to get into Thailand on the same day. Well, I could of gone to Hat Yai & spent a night there but I'd rather be in Penang so I decided to stay here for a night & do from here to Koh Samui in one stint. However I met a group of lads, Paul & Dougie the Scots, Phil the German & Cosmo the token English dude. Cosmo's a great kid, I reckon he's a bit of a rebellious lad though and too much time spent with him could lead you astray. So last night we were out on the lash watching Spain beat Germany 1-0. Poor old Phil took it quite hard. It turned into a bit of night and I turned in at 6.30am while those guys continued for a while. Consequently there was no way I was having an early start for Thailand this morning so I decided on another day in Penang which is bloody cool really as the food here is great and I like Penang. It was great to get off a bus somewhere for the first time where you actually knew the area and where you were going. Accommodation is cheap here, back at 75 Travellers Lodge with the likable Mr Low. Had my own room last night but sharing with Cosmo tonight.

I'm in the 8.30am minibus to Hat Yai in the morning. From Hat Yai I'll get a coach to Surat Thani where I intend to get on the night cargo ferry to Samui. Sounds like it's gonna be an adventure - Do not leave your bag unattended I've been told!! You sleep on the deck for the 6 hour crossing, save the cost of a nights accommodation and save a little on a normal ferry ticket. Plus you arrive in Samui before sun up so you can watch the sunrise and get an early start on looking for a decent place to stay, I win all round, as long as the crossing goes ok, that is.

So not sure when I'll post next, I hear Samui is expensive for things like Internet etc so maybe I'll not post for a bit. Take care all xx