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    Koh Lanta - Lazy beach life...

    THAILAND | Fri, 28 Nov 2008 | By jciecko | Views [1711]

    Hello again... Sorry for the lack of journal updates. It's been an exciting week of stomach bugs, ferry rides, and beach days. Despite all the big fuss on the news, things here in the south of Thailand are just fine. In fact, if it weren't for the ... Read more >

    Tags: casa bar, klong khoang beach, ko cheuk, ko mook, ko ngai, ko waen, koh lanta, koh rok, long beach, mai kaeo caves

     

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