HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Merry Christmas everyone!


It is very strange being in a non-christian country at this time of year. It is almost like the Saviour of the world never came. I guess it's not that obvious in Britain anymore either!

We will be spending the day on the beach and shall have our own celebration. We have decided to go to the Similian islands for Christmas Day. We will be snorkelling and relaxing on the beach and eating rice for Christmas dinner!

We are currently stopping in Khao Lak. It was completely devastated by the tsunami two years ago. Most of the fatalities in Thailand were from around here as the land is so flat. The resort we are staying at was open for 3 days before the waves hit. The family all survived. The dad swam with the 6 month old baby for 2 km! The wave was 10ft high when it hit. See website for more info: http://www.mrx.no/Khao-Lak.html

You can still see signs of damage - buidings have been left in ruin, lampposts are bent. There are warnings everywhere and maps showing escape routes - the nearest one to us here is 5 miles away. The

HAVE FUN!