We've had a great day today! When we woke up and opened the curtains we couldn't believe how beautiful the view was, as we didn't get to see any of the resort yesterday due to arriving at night. We are staying at Rocky's Boutique Resort, which is out of the main touristy part of the island. It's fantastic - small enough to be chilled out and not very crowded, but big enough that it's got everything you need. We got a cheap holiday package through 'My Thailand' which included our flights (with a stopover in Singapore on the way home), accommodation, airport transfers, breakfast, dinner and even a couple of massages all for $5000. It is wild how much you save not being tied to school holidays!!
We started our day with breakfast. Eliza was in a bit of a weird mood not wanting to eat too much, but Rob and I enjoyed it. Then we went for a swim at the resort's beach and beach pool. Both were really relaxing and enjoyable, and Eliza loved them. We noticed the resort next door has no shade at all, whereas ours is really well thought out and has lovely trees by the pool and beach that you can shade under. Eliza enjoyed watching a man ascend the palm trees to cut down stray leaves and coconuts.
We showered and Rob stayed with Eliza whilst she had a nap. During this couple of hours I read my book by the pool in the shade and enjoyed a pina colada (which was VERY strong and only about $14 Australian). By this point it was so hot out that I even got a bit too hot in the shade and had to put my feet in the water. After Eliza's nap we went to reception and confirmed our plans for later in the week, and checked out the other pool near our room. We had some cold drinks, Eliza enjoyed a mango smoothie and then went for another swim. She's very pleased that there are communal pool toys and balls to play with and had a grand old time playing with them up there.
Dinner tonight was outside facing the ocean which was lovely but still hot. We get a three course dinner included every night. Rob and I both ordered spring rolls, and Rob had Pad Thai for his main whilst I had Pad Si Ew. For Eliza we ordered fried rice from the kids' menu, but she didn't really want to eat anything and was in a funny mood tonight. I guess it's all the distractions of different sights and sounds, being a bit tired still and different food to home. There is a Canadian/Australian family that have met each other here from the Yukon and Sydney and they collectively have four little kids. Eliza is fascinated by the two nearest in age to her and just wanted to stare at them and chase them. It's funny too, one of the waiters came over and asked her for a cuddle. A year ago in Samoa she would go anywhere with the staff easily and smile. Now she points at us and says "Mama" and "Dada" and immediately shies away. Probably a good thing, she knows you (sadly) can't always trust people that are unfamiliar to you.
We ended up cancelling our dessert as we were all a bit hot and bothered, so headed back to our room instead and I typed this up while Rob and Eliza read books, played with toys and sang some songs. The clever girl sings along with animal noises to "Old McDonald" now. She is learning so much these days!!!
Love to all
Claire
Xoxox
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