More Lanta, on to Bangkok and Tokyo Soon

Still on Lanta hanging with the European tourists. I think the people who come here are generally refugees from the cold rather than tourists or travelers. It's nice, don't get me wrong, but not that interesting.

Yesterday we went to two of the population centers: Lantatown and Ban Saladan. Lantatown was very small and quiet -- the east side of the island. Ban Saladan is a hopping tourist town with multiple 7-11s, grocery stores, hotels, and bars. Both of these places are very far from our hotel with very expensive cab rides, so I don't think I would go there regularly if I stayed here. You'd have to have your own motorcycle or car to make it cost effective.

Did buy a pretty hand-made batik and some a really lovely sarong for a man...made near Bangkok, they are telling me hand woven. I will pass on the batiks, but will try to hang onto the men's sarong.

Last night ate at a seafood restaurant -- the best in town -- and next to us was a Thai family. Everyone was on their devices..the Dad, the children, but not the mom. Oh and Nikki was on her device.

Another gorgeous sunset