Bond, James Bond

Bond, James Bond. Well, we didn't have any caviar or bollinger champagne, hell the person on the picture is also not the Bond, but we did visit the island where they filmed one of 007 movies (island's Thai name sadly eludes us).

After many days just relaxing and diving on Lanta it was time to head north toward Phuket and Similan islands. On the way we stopped for a day trip to visit some of Thailand's postcard scenery. We took a day trip to Ao Phang-Nga national park - hundreds of little islands. We visited one where James Bond movie was filmed as well (a bit to touristy, but...). For extra measure we also traveled through some mangrove swamps on a longtail boat, did some kayaking and some cave explorations (and almost got lost in the process).


To round up this day of action we decided to stay overnight in Muslim Village built on stilts on the remote island. Very idyllic indeed. Being Muslim village there was of course no beer anywhere (even not allowed) and we settled for a dry night. But then we joined our neighbours next door for dinner. They where here before and came prepared. Out of the depths of the bags they produced a bottle of Thai whiskey (well, it was an emergency!), so we joined them in crime and had a few. We all felt like kids again, hiding the bottle under the table. All in all, a lovely way to spend a day...


Some more pictures here.


Now its time for some serious diving in Similans and we can' wait!!!