I have to confess that I have taken Christmas off this year and left the north coast for an overseas holiday with my husband and youngest son – to fulfill a desire to visit the beautiful beaches of Southern Thailand after 22 years.
Phuket – Krabi area is famous for spectacular limestone rock towers, island out crops and beautiful beaches. We enjoyed a longboat tour of the islands and snorkelling amoungst tropical fish in the pristine waters of the coral reefs and it’s been a fantastic experience for our 13 year old son.
It took a few days to penetrate the heart of the country and find the genuine honest and kind Thai people that we remembered them to be, but I am affraid we have been disappointed by the overdevelopment and greed that has invaded this beautiful region.
The end result is realising what I already knew, that there’s no place like home. The north coast of NSW is a fantastic place to live and for a laid back lifestyle it’s hard to find better. I just have to make time to get out and enjoy the many beautiful beaches we have access to on the north coast – it’s heaven right here!
I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Year.
Thanks for all the support I have had for this blog and encouragement along the way.
Best Wishes to all
Fiona
Hi Fiona,
Great advice! We are spending Christmas day on Cabarita Beach. With family, a great picnic and may-bee even a dip in the surf. We are very luck to have what we have here in Northern NSW. Lets hope that we do not get over with greed like many of the over seas destinations have. As we found out a few years ago Bail sux, and is an over rated rat race with polluted beaches. Give me the mountains and beaches of home any day.
Merry Christmas
From the Cave’s
Good to hear the Caves are enjoying some holiday time at the beach.
Thanks for your christmas wishes.
wishing you all a fabulous 2010 and catching up soon
Love from all
Hi there guys
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too!
Glad to hear that you are all well on your holiday.
There is no place like home but it is still good to be a able to travel and if nothing else it makes you realise that message.
But I’m sure you and the family are finding enjoyment and a wonderful experience everywhere you go, especially for Jaden.
All our love and best wishes and see you when you get back
Sandy Trev and Kel
Thanks for your well wishes.
Was thinking about you when we were at Krabi.
Yes taking a holiday sure shows you how good we have it back home!
Best Wishes for 2010
Love from all