Ko Kood, Thailand

Yesterday was all about the beach. We anchored off a private island called Ko Kood, which bore a distinct resemblance to many of the tropical islands featured in the reality TV show "Survivor".

We were treated to an exceptional beach BBQ, supposedly featuring "Caviar in the Surf", but by the time we got there there was no caviar in evidence but plenty else to satisfy. The crew had also set up an area for water sports and at the last minute I signed up for a banana boat ride. A banana boat for the uninitiated is a long and narrow inflatable boat where six of you sit straddled holding onto handles. A motor boat then tows you out and the trick is not to fall off when it turns. We did really well for a while but as the motor boat gathered speed it turned and we were flung into the ocean. Once someone goes you all go. Trying to remount the thing is near impossible and certainly not done with any grace or dignity. We finally managed it only to be unceremoniously dumped again. But it was fun tho think I'm checking it off my bucket list.