Koh Phangan -- Christmas, Half-Moon party and New Years

After India I headed to Koh Phangan and met up with some cool kids -- On Christmas Eve we went to the Half Moon Party at Haad Riin which was out of control.  Buckets of redbull and whiskey, fireworks, and a foam party on the beach.  Out of control.  After that we went to a rave in the jungle which was entertaining.  Lots of drunk people being totally obnoxious. If I hadn't been with cool people I would have hated it but it was a funny thing to see.

Then I escaped Haad Riin and went to Haad Yien -- a chilled out hippie beach. It was beautiful and I was able to do lots of yoga. Pretty great. I opted out of the New Years Full Moon Party ruckus and had a mellow time with friends instead.  A nice way to start 2010.  I definitely wasn't jealous of everyone who was hungover and bandaged from various accidents from the nights' festivities.  Buckets of booze + scooters + fire = disaster. 

I made my way back to Bangkok where I continued to do lots yoga and explored the city. I became an expert at the Skytrain and took advantage of the amazing free samples at the Paragon Mall's Gourmet Market.  I went to the massive weekend market and wandered aimlessly around MBK.  FACT: Taking a Bikram class in Thai has got to be the funniest thing ever.  It's so pleasant/hilarious to listen to.

I was about to come home but at the last minute decided to stay and do the artist exchange at Club Med in Phuket.  Madness!