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Date: April 5, 2004
Location: Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand

   Hey everyone!! Sorry I haven't been in touch for a while. I can't even remember the last time I wrote to you all! And I think I've missed a few birthdays as well - which isn't normally like me so really sorry.

Well, after leaving Koh Pha Ngan for the Full moon I decided I would head out with the guys to Krabi where we stayed a beautiful place called Railey bay!! We stayed there for a week - somewhere that's supposed to be chilled out it was a little less than that!!! A fair few sessions were had there but it was really good fun - the surroundings are beautiful with crystal clear waters and caves and lots of rock climbing. we stayed for a week and then went on to Koh Lanta. Again, another very beautiful island - this one very chilled out - there's not much partying going on just sitting on the beach with a few beers, chatting and watching the most amazing sunsets I can honestly say I've ever seen in my life!!

After spending 6 days in Koh Lanta chilling out, guess what?? We went back to Koh Pha Ngan for the next Full Moon - which was actually last night and I can't believe I'm in any state to write this mail!! I've been here for 10 days now and an having a wicked time bumped in to a few people I met at the last full moon and also a guy I met in Broome 8 months ago - Duncan - and also some new people who are really cool too.

Last night was sooo good, different to last Full Moon I went to but they're always different depending on what you're doing and who your with. I made it to sunrise and then decided to make my way home, and the most strangest thing happened - there were about 10,000 people on this beach and the last person I'd expect to bump in to is someone from my little town South Woodham Ferrers!!! Yes those of you that live there I bumped in to Ben Etheridge! Ethel!!! So shocked, couldn't believe it!!! So, Sara doesn't end up going home she carries on drinking with Ben and his mate. Ended up at a bar called local bar which was pretty cool and then Ben tells me Russ Banks another mate from home is coming over from Samui. Unfortunately I only made it to 11am and pretty much had to have some sleep (I'd been up since 10am the day before) so I didn't end up seeing Russ - but you just never know in a place like this. I'm sure stranger things have happened.

Anyways, going to be leaving for Bangkok day after tomorrow - catch up with my bro as I still haven't seen him and then maybe Laos for a week if I can persuade Rich to come - if not it looks like I'll be home in the next 7-10 days or so - but then anything can change!!!

-Sara.