Beautiful Ko Phangan, a remote island in the south east coast of Thailand. There is such a laid back atmosphere here compared to the other places I stayed in Thailand (Bangkok and Ko Samui). The little bungalow/hut I found is cheap, traditionally built, bare minimum really, but the front door opens out to a beautiful sandy beach. Being able to wake up to that cool sea breeze in the morning, I guess, sums up living by the sea.
The main reason for my visit to this island was to catch the October Fullmoon Party. Having to travel by myself for over a month now - I was looking forward to a party. There is a lot more to this place than a mare party. However, the fullmoon party was nothing like any other party.
It was travelers of all sorts, reunite over a massive festival in the beach on a fullmoon night. There were tunes to suite all tastes: trance, house, drum n' bass, hip hop techno, jungle, reggae and it wasn't hard to find something fit your rythem. There was skipping ropes and limbo on fire. One would describe the lights, colors, shapes, people, fire, music, moon, beach and sea as quite "trippy". I guess it was simply a party that was held in a secluded island, massively populated by all sorts of party goers, and creative to the max in all sorts of party aspects.
Eventually, I sat down in the beach looking out to the sea and there it was the rising sun in the horizon, behind me playing trippy trance. That was one of the most amazing site I've ever witnessed. It is funny to realize that I have never actually sat through a sun rise over the sea. Darkness was fading, and all that aliveness (which I knew existed) coming to light. The world is waking up - and it was beautiful. There were no pictures to show for it, but I guess no experience can completely be described by photos, even with words for that matter.
I like it here, and I think I will stay behind for a few more days. My only means of transport is by walking or bicycle. However, there is something sweet about the simple life.
~North of Ko Phangan~
~Jenny, a friend from Vietnam, stumbled upon in Ko Phangan~
~Sunset view from my bungalow~
~Fullmoon Party Oct.09`~
The main reason for my visit to this island was to catch the October Fullmoon Party. Having to travel by myself for over a month now - I was looking forward to a party. There is a lot more to this place than a mare party. However, the fullmoon party was nothing like any other party.
It was travelers of all sorts, reunite over a massive festival in the beach on a fullmoon night. There were tunes to suite all tastes: trance, house, drum n' bass, hip hop techno, jungle, reggae and it wasn't hard to find something fit your rythem. There was skipping ropes and limbo on fire. One would describe the lights, colors, shapes, people, fire, music, moon, beach and sea as quite "trippy". I guess it was simply a party that was held in a secluded island, massively populated by all sorts of party goers, and creative to the max in all sorts of party aspects.
Eventually, I sat down in the beach looking out to the sea and there it was the rising sun in the horizon, behind me playing trippy trance. That was one of the most amazing site I've ever witnessed. It is funny to realize that I have never actually sat through a sun rise over the sea. Darkness was fading, and all that aliveness (which I knew existed) coming to light. The world is waking up - and it was beautiful. There were no pictures to show for it, but I guess no experience can completely be described by photos, even with words for that matter.
I like it here, and I think I will stay behind for a few more days. My only means of transport is by walking or bicycle. However, there is something sweet about the simple life.
~North of Ko Phangan~
~Jenny, a friend from Vietnam, stumbled upon in Ko Phangan~
~Sunset view from my bungalow~
~Fullmoon Party Oct.09`~
~my little bunglow on the beach~
Hey KC awesome photos and posts. Looks like you r having a blast :D bdw great writting man.. something v ddnt know abt U :D Keep it coming... take care and Have fun :D bye bye.. Sanduni :)
ReplyDeleteKC putha, cut the bullshyt n tell us abot the REAL FULL MOON PARTY. hahaha..
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