When at Charlie's, Pay the Extra Baht

I was just about set to move to Lamai beach and find other lodging arrangements. I just couldn't take that room of mine. However, I followed the advice of one of the BootsnAll members on the message board, and paid the extra 200 Baht ($5 U.S.) for the upgraded room. Night and day. My toilet flushes. I have space for my things. The bathroom walls are tiled rather than dark and mucky. That said, I'll be staying out my Samui days at Cahrlie's Huts. So, I say it again... get the $500 baht room with a fan, and your life will be much better. The basic plan today, after a late night of hanging out in Soi Green Mango (a large, touristy plaza with bars), is to have some food, get a Thai massage, lay out on the beach for a bit, and relax with my book. And, speaking of the book... Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintanance is one of the greatest reads I've ever had the pleasure of taking on. Let's see... what else? Should be in Samui tonight and tomorrow, if I DO NOT go to the full moon party on Ko Pha Ngan. This island is starting to get busy as people pour in in anticipation of the party. Everyone, it seems, is going. I'm sure it's a great experience (once), but I'm still giving serious consideration to heading up north to Chang Mai. However, if I go to the FMP, I'll just stick around Samui and make a night trip out of it. Who knows. That's it for now. PS: despite the fear of bird flu, stick with the chicken. I ate meat last night and as soon as I ate it I knew there would be problems. Nothing major, but a little upset in the stomach. Cheers.