Day 21: Ko Samui

I don't have much to say about Ko Samui other than I don't really like it. It's a resort island, it has no charm. Unfortunately I don't have much flexibility given my flight to Chiang Mai is already booked. I've got a tour booked the day after tomorrow though so maybe other parts of the island are better. 

My hotel here is pretty cute. The owners are Italian and super friendly. They also have a pet monkey called Genaro who they keep tied to a tree. Not sure how I feel about that. 

Tonight I went out for some dinner then headed to the Ark bar on the beach. I was drinking my Coke Zero (no booze for me today, I'm still recovering from last night) when a guy sitting at the table beside me recognised me from the half moon party last night. I'm surprised given how drunk he was at the time, and I have to admit I didn't recognise him initially. Small world. Anyway I joined him and his friend for a bit where they told me they were off their face on MDMA, which was pretty clear to see. What a state they were in and havering utter shite! He then tells me he was a heroin addict between 16-21 and he's been in prison for being caught in possession of a gun which he was minding for one of the drug gangs in Huddersfield. Lovely chap. He kept talking about his 5 year old son, claiming having kids has given him a whole new 
perspective, before inviting me to go with the them to some strip joints...