We got hooked up with a another tout on the boat, who offered us a free lift to her family run resort, to take a look at their rooms, with no obligation.

It tuned out well again, with the room costing 400b/night (fan) and very well appointed. Lanta Nature Beach Resort grew on me, at first I wasn’t too bothered about the service and the food was mediocre, then I realised that the staff there were especially friendly and helpful, really seemed to care about the guests and were doing fantastic jobs.

This was the start of our beach holiday proper, we spent a delightful few days sitting in the sun and testing out the nearby food places.

We hired a scooter, and pootled off to see Lanta old town, and stopped in the leather shop and hammock shop. We bought leather goods, but couldn’t quite bring ourselves to afford a hammock 🙁

On the last day there, we organised a two dive trip out to Ko Haa, the lagoon and the cathedral both were impressive and we had a great time!

Next stop, Koh Ngai and tents on the beach!