Running out of space!

So it happened again! One of our guests, whilst out drinking in another village, saw a little kitten, and decided it did not have a mum and brought it home with them! However, the kitten was very young and rather than let us know or take directly to Lanta Animal Welfare, they left it in our restaurant overnight.

When the staff found it in the morning, the little kitten was extremely frightened and when I checked it over, I knew that it needed to go straight to Lanta Animal Welfare. The kitten had to stay there for nearly 2 weeks where they nursed it back to health, but they do not have the space to keep the kitten and so we have offered to take it. Well I say we, I mean me, Nick is very unhappy!

Nick and I both love animals, but guests please be aware, we have enough! We cannot take anymore animals on and it is not a good idea to leave an injured animal on my resort, and take it away from maybe it's owners and it's mum! If you find an animal injured, take it to Lanta Animal Welfare or ask them to check it out.

Saladan Bridge opening with fireworks!

The Bridge is open!

At Midnight last night, 22nd April 2016, the bridge between Lanta Noi and Lanta Yai was opened.

Now instead of catching 2 car ferries to the island, if coming by motor vehicle from the mainland, it is only necessary to catch one car ferry from the mainland to Lanta Noi. Upon reaching Lanta Noi, you can now drive straight onto Lanta Yai, saving anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour (when the queues were long).

Lanta Yai (Our Island at the bottom), Lanta Yai (in the middle), Mainland (at the top)

It was opened by the Head Minister of Krabi, with a huge party, Thai bands and fireworks helping us all celebrate this long awaited bridge.

Hopefully, this will significantly shorten the journey from the mainland for our guests, and ourselves!

You're lovin it!

Last low season, Nick came up with a new breakfast line, the Mook Muffins.

Similar to the real thing, but definitely bigger, with drinkable coffee and a better hash brown. Available with just egg, bacon, sausage or everything together, doubled up, they have proved a real success. How much of a success? We have sold over 3000 muffins and are on course to make that nearly 5000 in one year!

Our Muffins are available throughout High and Green Season, from 7am everyday (Eat in or Take Away), so what are you waiting for?

Happy New Year!

Tomorrow, April 13th, is probably one of my most favourite days of the year. It is Songkran or Thailand's traditional New Year.

Songkran is celebrated by the throwing or sprinkling of water over your friends and family, as a blessing. Over time it has developed into the largest water fight you have ever seen. In places such as Chaing Mai or Bangkok, these celebrations can go on for 3 to 5 days.

Luckily, in Lanta, we celebrate for one day, but what a day! Usually it starts about midday, but it is always amusing to see one child standing by the side of the road, fully armed, at 8am! By mid-afternoon, the party is in full swing, with many bars ensuring they have a large supply of water and loud music. Cars stream up and down the island, fully laden with people and water, and it is literally impossible to stay dry! It is the only day the beaches are empty, the party is always on the main streets.

Usually at least twice a day, the fire service drive down the island drenching anyone nearby.

This time of year is the hottest, and with the humidity growing as we move into Green Season, everyone,  Thai or Western is feeling the heat. I cannot think of a better way to cool down!

Sawasdee Pi Mai (Happy New Year)

The Bridge is Finished!

The bridge between Lanta Noi and Lanta Yai (our island), is finally completed. This will mean that from the 26th if you arrive by car or minibus, you will only need to catch one car ferry from the mainland to Lanta Noi. This should hopefully significantly reduce journey times.

The bridge will be officially opened on the 22nd, with a big party on the bridge. But the public will be able to use it from the 26th.

Good Food @ Kandi Lounge

Last night Nick was keen to watch the football and Kandi Lounge seemed the perfect option. Walking distance from the resort in the centre of the village, with seating inside and out and large TV screens. Nick was happy he could watch the game and I enjoyed a nice glass of wine.

However I was struggling with where I was sitting, it was right next to the Barbeque! The smell from the barbeque was magnificent and clearly Mark's (the owner) food was making an impact on all. Every table was ordering as soon as they saw and/or smelt the delicous food Mark had cooked for another table. Big burgers, mouthwatering ribs and kebabs.

Now I was not hungry when I sat down, but watching and smelling the food being made changed that! So I thought I would order the kebab as I wasn't hungry enough for the massive burger.

When the food was served I was a little taken aback, clearly Mark thought he was feeding an army! 2 enourmous kebabs with big chunks of chicken, pepper, onion and tomatoe, chunky chips, coleslaw and my favourite, corn on the cob. Everything was cooked to perfection and the BBQ sauce delicious. However there was way too much for just me, so Nick and our friend Tony eagerly grabbed a fork to help me finish it.