After the deliciously sunny beaches of Koh Samui, I am now back in the cool 14 degrees of a Melbourne Winter and enjoying a post holiday glow. There is nothing quite like that airy feeling of returning from holidays, well rested and with a suitcase of shopping in tow. I’ve been spending the day today going through all the photos I took and preparing a daily outfit post of what I wore today. I can really see the difference a holiday makes!
Some of you have been following my adventures via Facebook and Twitter, but for everyone else I have a couple of highlights to share with you. It is very tempting to bore you with reams of holiday snaps, but I’ll keep it to my favorites.
Mr SKM out did himself, choosing this amazing island paradise. While there are some very touristy areas of white beaches filled with flabby sunburned bodies, we chose to stay well away from all that. Instead, we opted for a more private retreat hidden into the side of granite cliffs and overlooking the Gulf of Siam. Even just looking at these pictures is relaxing.
As you know, I am not one for the sun. I live in 40+ SPF, large glasses and even larger hats , as well as those ever handy parasols. I picked up two new swimsuits especially for the occasion, but this one is my favorite. A bright green, striped retro number from Jets by Jessika Allen. I cannot recommend their pieces highly enough – Stunning!
Anyone who has been reading this blog for a while will know I have a thing for monkeys. One of the highest priorities on my list of things to do while away, was spend some time playing with the little critters. Thankfully, Koh Samui has a great Monkey facility that trains these guys as helpers in the recovery of coconuts, and as a side line some of the more entertaining personalities have the opportunity to put on a bit of a show. I always find these set ups a little bitter sweet, as any animal in captivity like this has a sadder side to it; but given the care and attention focused on these little ones as critical to the survival of the local farming system, I felt more at peace supporting the operation.
Thailand’s jungles are home to some of the most beautiful Elephants. Still used for transport and trekking, we were fortunate to experience just what is it like to hike atop these huge creatures. Certainly not the most comfortable journey, but awesome in the truest sense of the word.
We spent the last two days in the hustle and bustle of Bangkok… and the Amazing Grand Sale! Yep, it was both Amazing and Grand so I have lots of lovely finds to share with you in coming posts. Staying at the Millennium Hilton was just delightful. With a view over the river and the city, a King sized bed covered in rose petals and even a little Elephant on my pillow for sweet dreams, I think I could live there.
So now I am all relaxed and re-charged, it is back to business – but with a decidedly more serene air.
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It looks like you had a splendid time, and I must say I am the same colour as that beautiful swimsuit: green green green! I’m looking forward to the upcoming posts!
Oh Bliss!
Cute hat too!
I heart your beach look! Very glam.
Ahh, I can’t decide which I want more… the bathing suit or the monkey (My greatest wish is to have a monkey one day to cuddle). Looks like a lovely holiday!
Looks fantastic! I am in love with that swimsuit!!
That is the most gorgeous swimsuit I’ve ever seen! And so flattering too. Lovely
Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday
Can’t wait to see all your finds!
That bathing suit is AMAZING! So flattering but also exciting! And those holiday snaps are beautiful.
XXASAB
CUTE! This whole post was adorable, from the gorgeous swimsuit to the monkey to the elephant. I want a monkey too!
Great pic with the monkey! Cool that you are getting friendly with the natives.
Insanely jealous over this island paradise! LOVE the swimsuit!!
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What a fabulous treat!!!
I’m happy that you and Mr. SKM had a chance to reconnect in paradise! It sounds like a fun time — and the perfect escape from the winter doldrums!
Take care!
Melissa
This looks just awesome.
Your swimsuit is just wonderful. Very you. I hear the elephants are stinky. I will not be riding those when I go to Thailand. I will just admire them from afar.
You managed to do 40′s glamour in the tropics! I would have been disappointed otherwise!
Wowowow, your bathingsuit is gooorgeous!
Looks like an amazing time!! Perfect location for that vintage suit!
Thanks so much all! I can hardly tell you how much more rejuvenated and creative I feel now. I just have to be careful that with all this added enthusiasm I don’t take on too much and end up back where I started! I’ll be keeping these shots on my screen saver as a reminder.
Absolutely every look was divine! And it sounds like you had a wonderful trip! Yay you!
Good trip! I really like your big hat