We are staying on Bottle Beach, at the north side of Ko Phagnan. It is idyllic and quiet. There is a road, but it’s rough, so generally the way in and out is by boat from the next cove over, which is much larger and an active fishing town. The Full Moon Party is on the opposite side of the island, so we are taking a big group taxi (B500/person, round trip).

The bungalow is 20 yards from the surf, and we bought a hammock to hang outside. I slept 11 hours. I’ll need the rest for tonight! The Private Eye woke up around 4AM to wander down the beach and hang out with some very late night people at Cheeky Bar (the beats summoned her) for an hour or so. Today is a day to swim, lie on the beach, nap in the hammock, and read.

— The Professor