Koh Lanta Crew

We have two weeks here in Lanta.  One week we had with friends, who left on Saturday.  We had such a nice time together.  Although they planned their own vacation I was nervous they would not love it as much as I do as I go on and on about how great it is.  But of course they loved it!  We had a morning at the small water park a few more meals together and then they were off.  Now it is just us for the next week.  Time to relax.

One of our favourite places, proving I ran there one morning.

Bye Bye 2025

I was kind of sad to be saying goodbye to 2025, I am way more of an odd number person, 2026 does not have the same ring to it. But maybe I need to learn to be more accepting of even numbers.  Yippee to 2026! We started the year on our favourite beach with some new friends and old friends.  A lovely way to ring in the New Year. I have no big wise or thoughtful things to say about 2025 or the upcoming 2026. I just wish for happiness and possibly a few successful races! In fact, in the next few days I shall make a list of goals. Until then I am just going to enjoy some beach time.

                                               

Last run of the year.  

                                 

Klong Nin Beach

This year in the taxi from the airport I wondered if it was worth the flight, taxi, ferry to get here. I thought maybe we should have just driven somewhere, largely as I felt awful but I did contemplate our decision.  But is is worth every minute getting here and then some.  Koh Lanta is just such a magical place.   The people, the beaches, the restaurants, the vibe, it’s just the best. And Klong Nin beach is just so exceptional.  I suppose it is why we have been back year after year, holiday after holiday.  This year friends have joined us for half of our trip and I was a little nervous they would not like it as much. But of course they love it, it is pretty hard not too.  The day before the New Year, I am excited to start a new year and reflective on the year that has past.  It was a good year, I am blessed.  This year I have some new goals and will write them all down next year :) Enjoy the last day of 2025 all and I hope you are all lucky enough to spend with some special people in your life. 

Ko Lanta Holiday

Boxing Day I was given the gift of food poisoning and three days later and I am still not right. Boxing Day was one of my hardest days, I almost went to hospital I felt so bad. We flew on the 27th and that wasn’t much easier.  It was painful. But we made it. It is now the 29th, and I have no energy but recovering. Food poisoning is just awful.   We are here with friends from school, our usual Koh Lanta Christmas Italian friends and Jacqui (for a couple days).  I am hopeful I shall be recovered by the New Year!

Christmas Day 2025

What a lovely day. Sebastian was so excited by his presents. He was so sweet and thankful for everything. I got some lovely gifts from Santa. I think he may have had some help from a certain elf staying with us.  We then started preparing for the 25 people coming for lunch, plus the ten more for games and drinks.  I had planned a huge games day, with a quiz and many Christmas competitions. I wish I had more picture as I was so good but I was busy hosting the events.