Well, gotta tell you that the excitement about Tanote bay was over the top. The place sucks if you are not diving there. The accomodation that I stayed at was having generator issues and the electricity kept switching on and off. The beach is full of rocks (not Afrikaaners) so entry into the water made snorkelling difficult. Checked in at 4pm and and checked out at 7:45 am. Oh well.
I am now staying at Queen resort at Laem Jo Po Ro, which is where I stayed in Koh Tao 11 years ago. The place has undergone so much change, it is blowing me away. Last time I was here, there were a handfull of restaurants and shops in the main town. There are now 7 elevens and about 60 dive shops. It has really been spoiled since I was last here, and is now primarily an island for divers. I will post some pics before I leave here for the benefit of those that have visited the island before.
It is really noticeable that there are very few Aussies and Kiwis around due to the travel warnings - all other nationalities, including the Thais are somewhat bemused by this. I have met one Aussie and one Kiwi, and the rest are pretty much German or English.
More updates later.....
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