April Fools day….

So, for humour’s sake… I have the video of the show, and the video that was shown on the video screens at the same time… enjoy!!

So, it continued….

The rain did abate but then the wind came in, and with almost constant speeds of 30+ knots… It was a few windy days.

Being without simple things like power, gas, and water gets frustrating very quickly.. We hadn’t showered in days since no running water, our gas had run out so we couldn’t cook anything. Boats were still not arriving on the island with supplies.

We spent the last few days holed up indoors waiting for the power to come on so we could charge phone, pc, etc up each time it came back.. If we weren’t home waiting, we were at Vibe Lounge, playing cards, settlers of catan, and eating.. There is simply nothing more to do but wait it out.

Yesterday, I went searching for a loaf of bread and milk, riding around the south of the island in the stinging rain, I drove past Thai navy helicopters who had arrived to evacuate tourists to an awaiting aircraft carrier. To be honest, I would rather stay here than battle the 4m waves to the mainland!

Anyway, as each day passes, the weather improves and the forecast in 3-4 days looks beautiful…

x

SD

Well…. a tan we are most definately not getting.

As I type the wind is howling and the rain is beating against the door. It has been pretty dull weather for a week or so now, but the hardcore weather hit yesterday morning and has not stopped since. Has Monsoon come early?

Boats have ceased going to and from the island, people are stocking up on food, so the next couple of days should be very interesting.

When we woke this morning the electric was off (not an unusual event). There was also no gas, so we called the landlord who asked a very interesting question… “Is next door there?” “Is your house still standing?” These questions worried us, so instead of staying indoors, we went to Mae Haad have a look around… we had been wet for 36 hours, so a bit more rain would not hurt.

Arriving in Mae Haad, we came across a scene of destruction. Parts of road have broken up, signs blown apart. People were busy trying to clear the roads from all the sand washed down.

All boats (pleasure or business) are cancelled… we are on our own for a couple of days….

I went out with Nathan for a walk to look around… Meeting people who have been here 12 years and never seen it so bad…. its some crazy weather… and the forecast is for more..

After spending most of the day in the Crystal area, we went home to check the damage…. Thankfully none yet…