High tide or no tide

So here we are, back in front of the beach. We had some light rain and it looks like it may rain again.

So in saying that, I am out of the hospital. We have come back to Samui Beach Resort, where they have treated us very nicely. An upgraded room as a matter of fact. What did I have to say about that?

Hey, it's not as close to the beach!

I was just kidding, as I have heard so many similar reactions in the past few years. Good to be out of the hospital though, lying around for a couple of days is not really my scene I've got to say. We watched a whole lot of movies, none of them very good. However, one standout from that was Toy Story 3.

I have been paying a bit of attention to the World Athletics Championships which are happening in South Korea at the moment. One of my old pals from doing tours at the AIS, Jared Tallent came away with bronze in the 50km walk. Nathan Deakes held the lead at the 30km mark but from what I read, he had to pull out with an injury. Too bad, buddy. Sounded like he was making his big comeback, but it wasn't to be.

So now the rain is back, the tide is up on the beach, we are sitting with the pals we met on the first night and staring into the sea. We have booked here for three more nights, then we'll see what happens from here.

In the hospital...

So it was probably a good idea I went to the doctor. Not so much to go to the general doctor, but to come on to the hospital to get some tests. It was looking like a strong chance of having to have an operation.

That has passed now, after a few tests and a long time of trying to find a vein for me to have a big needle shoved in to me. This took a seriously long time. Things are on the mend now though, and operation looks to be off the cards.

I came in yesterday with some strong pains in my right side, but now the pain is almost gone, so it seems likely we will be leaving tomorrow.

Then it will be back to Samui Beach Resort, where they will actually give us an upgrade of our room. A few days of rest at the beach and then we will consider our options from here.