testmeat photoblog

i had booked to stay in a guesthouse in koh tao which was a couple of kilometres from the pier, a distance which in my head was just within the limit of being walkable. however while translating from my head to my feet i began to regret this decision when i actually started walking. it was a steady uphill journey in the hottest part of the day, and with all my possessions on my back i found it extremely strenuous. i stopped to rest outside a local restaurant after making it halfway, where the ladies inside saw me soaked in sweat and came out to give me a glass of water. it's these small acts of kindness from strangers which really stick in the memory while travelling, and makes you feel connected to new, foreign lands. this compassion, as well as the literal hydration, gave me the fuel i needed to continue on and when i finally arrived i was overjoyed to check in to a room with fully functioning air conditioning. the absence of mosquitoes was also greatly appreciated, and after 3 weeks of simple living i felt like i'd really earned this upgrade.

i took this from the same beach as the footballers, when i was floating in the water and watching the fishermen return from work. here's another shot, and you can find a few more on my instagram