SUNDAY, 1/26/14

We wake up ready to eat (of course).  What is it about a breakfast buffet that makes a person over-eat?  I am hurting when I leave the restaurant.  We head out to the beach, find a chair and begin the vacation.  The beach is really nice and the weather couldn’t be better.  The water temperature is perfect.  The biggest problem I think we’re going to have is avoiding sunburn.  The temptation is to stay out here too long, especially on the first day.

Breakfast in the morning calm

Looking back up toward the room

We head back to the room with no sunburn, ready for a nap and whatever else the hotel might hold.  Later in the evening, we head back out to the beach, enjoying the view and the cool breezes.  I hope we can stand 9 days of this.

Mai Khao beach, looking south from the Renaissance beach area

MONDAY, 1/27/14

 Looks like we’re headed for another boring day of good food and tropical breezes.  They tell us about a beach barbeque with entertainment for the evening, so we make a reservation.  The set-up on the beach is first-class, and the entertainment is fun.  We’re getting into this vacation thing.