View of the nearby islands at the southern end of Kai Bea beach.

If you want to get away from it all, try Klong Kloi Beach near Bangbao.

The end of another day at Chai Chet cape, Kong Prao

Early morning exercise on Klong Prao beach - a great place to run or bike at low tide.

One day, a very large, very lethargic butterfly landed at our house.

The inland raod leading to Ban Kwan Chang elephant camp, Klong Son.

Feed me . . . or else. Siamese cat from 'The Bay' restaurant, Bangbao.

Brightly coloured fishing boat moored at Salakphet

Even in high season you can still find a place to lay your towel on Kai Bae beach.

This gecko hatched out in our house about 5 minutes before the photo was taken.