Leaving Home

I'm now sat in an internet cafe in Haad Rin. My bags are packed and next to me, and I have a few minutes before a Taxi collects us to go to the ferry. Unable to get a seat on the train, we then go overnight by bus back to Bangkok.

I'm always sad to leave a country, and this is no exception.
Ot took us this morning by the camp jeep to here, after emotional farewells back at camp.
In true traveller style, we celebrated the end of our time last night by getting legless with everyone from camp. Moo cooked me her favorite dish, and Mrs G and I brought plenty of Sangsom and Lao Cow. Deday, true to form, got through it admirably for such a small fella, and insisted I come back;
"Grasshopper, you come back. No Lady...." He points to Mrs G. "You no power, too much boomsing (sex). No lady, you more power, yaa, then you fight!" He laughs, making a sex sign with his hands, then pointing at me "Awww, no power, boomsing" he grimaces, mocking my exhausted state after training with him.

Ben, the camp manager settled our bill before we left, giving us serious discounts and not even charging for most of our stuff, such as food and soft drinks.
"Come back ok!" Was his last words, shaking my hand.

The weather this morning was overcast and wet after a night of rain, matching our mood. Now the suns out the humidity is stifling, we've left our little hut we've called home, and now I'm feeling somewhat melancholy. I just want to get to Bangkok now, sort out my stuff and get on the flight to Australia, to a family I haven't seen for years.

Travelling is almost over. It's been a long time since I was browsing through the possibilities on the 'net, sat in an office in the north of England with the rain drumming down, and a colleague who (correctly) thought I was a little mad, planning my dream of leaving everything and delving into the unknown.

But now, I'll soon be with my parents and brothers, at our final destination, and the dream will be complete.

Soon....