After the bustle and self imposed torrent of sightseeing at Angkor Wat, it was time for some serious relaxation. We headed to Ko Chang for three days. Our hotel, Penny's, has a nice pool, where we've played each day whenever it hasn't been raining or too blustery. We are on the ocean here, but it's too rocky and rough for swimming. The western part of this island, where most of the hotels sit, is situated perfectly for beautiful sunsets, but riptides make swimming dangerous.
Nevertheless, each day, we've hopped on an overpriced truck taxi and traveled five minutes down the road to White Sand Beach (well, greyish white!) for some beachy fun.
We wade in to our knees and body surf in the raucous waves. The kids can't get enough and would stay in all day if we parents would allow it. But,with the effects of body surfing on our middle aged muscles, and the vigilance of parenting in rough waters,we adults tire quickly. So, we hop in and out every twenty minutes, pausing to take breaks in the shade. Apparently, there is a calm swimming beach on the south side of the island, past Lonely Beach, but it's a pricey schlep on this big island. So, we skip it.
Ultimately, I wish that we had had time in our itinerary to make the trip to a calm-watered beach in southern Thailand, like Ko Samui or Phuket, but this island is a good alternative, as it is on our way to Rayong and Bangkok. 
This morning at Penny's, I sit and watch the waves, which are high and wild. They pound and crash on the rocks, which are already wet from recent rains. Benji doesn't think this weather will let up. He suggests that we move on to Rayong a day ahead of schedule. Sounds like a plan. So, we're off!-Ilana Long
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