A big note to everyone, we finally have our blog updated, all the way back through to the Inca Trail! So please, don't get lost up here at the top, take the time to go back and read all about our time on the Inca Trail, por favor!
Additionally, we are doing fine here in Thailand. Sorry for the delay in publishing, but we knew the Inca Trail was gong to take us awhile to write about, and we were simply too busy enjoying the most pleasant part of the honeymoon to date to spend much time in the humid Internet cafe (the nearby beach is much nicer, surprisingly).
Also, the Internet is much more expensive here in Thailand, and the flurry of new posts you see before you is going to cost us over $40, so please enjoy what there is and don't be surprised if we keep our output down for a while until we get someplace cheaper.
So, back to the story. We got off the ferry and made directly for the homespun beach settlement called Thong Nai Pan Noi that Carrie had discovered on her first visit here back in 1998. After a bumpy ride through the jungle, we discovered that the humble beach shacks she remember had multiplied down the length of the 1/3 mile beach, but on the whole the area had retained much of the character she had remembered. There are probably 10 restaurants and bars servicing perhaps 50 or so cabanas, with almost everything within easy reach of the Ocean. We are staying the first 5 nights at the Panviman Resort, easily the nicest place on the beach and the fanciest room we have ever rented on our own. Carrie set this all up ahead of time to be a special treat when we got here, and so far it hasn't disappointed one bit. Since most of our days here feature the same routine, I'll just provide a sample day to give you a taste of of life here:
-wake up around 8:00, pack our day bags up while drinking coffee
-enjoy a breakfast of cheese omelets, fresh fruit plate, and two iced thai coffees ($5 total) within 30 feet of the Ocean
-hop on the Internet to send emails
-go swimming on a perfect beach with warm water
-eat thai food with beers for lunch (always under $10)
-more swimming
-read for several hours on the lawn chairs by the ocean
-retire to our fancy-pants cabana for a nap
-go get a hour long massage on the beach ($8 each)
-eat a delicious dinner with fruity drinks
-go to bed to repeat the following day
Its been taxing, for sure, but hang with us and we'll soon get you some pictures of this remarkable place. Until then, know that we are in good spirits, and that we wish you were all here to enjoy this paradise with us.
A HUGE lizard that appeared at our feet while reading at the pool.
Sunrise from the deck. 
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Hola!
Good to catch up on your blog.....the trail sound amazing AND HARD. But, you cheaters....the fashion show on the train means you took the expenisve one. Did we not tell you the cheap train was just as good!
Anyhow...its kinda funny that we have all hit the beach at the same time. God how I loved Patagonia...but I will admit....this relax and enjoy the weather thing is not so bad!
Actually, the train we took back was included in our 4 day trip cost. I guess they figured we deserved a little pampering at the end.
Glad to here you guys are enjoying a little R&R as well. Say hi to Rich and Brycie for me!
-D
Hi
I get a kick out of the fact that I can learn almost as much about your trip on Betsy's blog and visa versa. I promise not to bug you any more about your blogging, as you are on your honeymoon and you are on the beach. Maybe when I am reading your travel blog(more likely watching live action cam)thirty years from now and the kids are with you it will be a little more up to date. I am so glad the inca trail was such a great experience and that the beach is so beautiful and relaxing. Have a massage for me and enjoy.
Love
beth
your daily routine sounds like nirvana! so cool...$8 massage! what the h**l! I'd get 2 a day for that price. Good to hear you are doing well and getting some R&R.
Oh... how I wish I had time right this second to catch up on your blog! I promise to do it tomorrow night though. Well... maybe on Sunday with a well deserved hangover. Tonight... I'm already seriously procrasting by being here in the first place... I have to finish studying for my state certfication exams tomorrow. Yes... plural - examS. Ugh!!!! At least I'll only have the national exam in April left to complete after tomorrow. I wish I was with you instead! I can't wait to hear about your adventures.
Love, Evie
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