The travel troubles didn't end in KL; they followed us back to Thailand where both our cameras gave out on us (ok, actually I broke mine, but Aaron at least can claim innocence). The trip to Ko Tao, our last real destination of the trip was no cinch either. We spent a night in Phuket town, a day on a boat, and a night in Ko Phangan on our way. But it was worth it.
Ko Tao is gorgeous. There's a bunch of nice white sand beaches separated by steap jungle mountins all the way around the island. There's something here for everyone: trendy shops, good food, warm water, deserted coves, fabulous sunsets, and oh yea crazy cheap diving on world class reefs. 
Aaron got certified and together we logged a total of 17 dives. We saw sharks, a sea turtle, barracuda, trigger fish, angel fish, butterfly fish, nudibranchs, anemone with clown fish, a fantastic school of fusiliers, and amazing amazing corals.
Clair McCalla's boyfriend Rob was here for the diving as well, which meant I got to have a little Memphis reunion here in Thailand:) Rob, Clair, Aaron and I had an awesome time together, especially on the Thai new year Songkran when Thais and tourists alike get out their water guns:
At first the idea of walking around soaking wet and watching a bunch of sunburnt travelers squirt one another in honor of a holiday they don't really understand was a bit silly to me. Then I poured a bucket of water on a complete stranger. Try it sometime. It'll make your year. I even volunteer to be the victim.xoxo Jessie
p.s. a huge "hello gorgeous" to babies Annabel Chloe Kornberg and Lena Yael Zymskind. I cannot wait to meet you!
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