点评:Leaving our hotel at 5.30 am seemed a big ask but it was worth it,a mini bus took us to a rather grey concrete building for a light buffet breakfast before we were divided into a group on a “ catamaran , speed boat “ on another leg of the journey. We were well briefed by staff who spoke good English and German and group leader “ JJ “ who bought her own humour in health and safety which was good too. JJ led a good team of male youngsters who provided everything for our comfort including ear plugs as the boat engine made quick progress and lots of noise. Soft drinks, sandwiches , towels , lifejackets , snorkles were all available for our use. The boat anchored and a small Thai long boat took us a shore to this beautiful island . Several young women were making bracelets from recycled fishing twine and JJ expained that these island people were once known as water travellers but when mother nature delivered the Sunami these folk took to the highest mountains and survived without any casulties earning the government recognition of a pink card and renamed the Sunami Warriors.
Lunch was an array of hot buffet local dishes , the young Thai long boat operator was proud to share his Mother was one of the team of cooks quietly to us . The people were happy to nod and exchange greetings and we happily bought some recyled trinkets.
Back on the catamaran we stopped for snorkelling in stunning waters in waters filled with an array of sealife beyond any in my imagination and staff were supportive of less experienced swimmers .
In conclusion it was a long day but one I shall never forget. We felt that the excellent care and service was very influenced by the wonderful leadership of JJ , a strong funny caring lady who was keen to share every experience this trip had to offer and we so appreciated her guenuine sincerity in providing us with the best time. Thank you JJ and your team
翻译:早上5点半离开酒店感觉有点勉强,但一切都值得。一辆小巴把我们送到一栋略显灰暗的混凝土建筑,在那里享用了简单的自助早餐。之后,我们被分成小组,登上了一艘“双体快艇”,开始了另一段旅程。工作人员给我们做了详细的讲解,他们能说一口流利的英语和德语。领队“JJ”在讲解健康和安全事项时也展现出了她独特的幽默感,这很棒。JJ带领着一群优秀的年轻小伙子,他们为我们准备了一切舒适的用品,包括耳塞,因为快艇引擎速度很快,噪音很大。船上还提供软饮料、三明治、毛巾、救生衣和呼吸管等。快艇抛锚后,一艘小小的泰式长尾船载着我们来到了这座美丽的小岛。几位年轻女子正在用回收的渔线编织手链。JJ解释说,这些岛民曾经是水上旅行者,但当海啸来袭时,他们逃往最高的山峰,最终毫发无损地幸存下来,并因此获得了政府颁发的粉色卡片,被誉为“海啸勇士”。
午餐是丰盛的当地热菜自助餐。年轻的泰国长尾船船夫自豪地告诉我们,他的母亲是厨师团队的一员。当地人热情地点头致意,我们也开心地买了一些回收的小饰品。
回到双体船上,我们在碧蓝的海水中浮潜。那里海洋生物种类繁多,远超我的想象。工作人员对经验不足的游泳者也很有耐心。
总之,这是漫长的一天,但我永远不会忘记。我们深感此次旅行的卓越照护和服务离不开JJ的出色领导。JJ是一位坚强、风趣、体贴的女士,她热情地与我们分享旅途中的点点滴滴,我们非常感谢她真诚待客,让我们拥有了最美好的时光。感谢JJ和她的团队!