Back in Patong

We had some great snorkeling in the Similan and Surin islands, made a stop in Ranong (border town with Birma/Myanmar) where a new battery was bought.  Sailing was quite good, winds are mostly light aound Thailand, but were able to make most miles sailing.On arrival in Patong I recognized the boat Strummer, some friends I have seen all around the world.  They aborted their trip up the Red Sea because of the pirate situation, bad situation that maybe some governments should do something about.  Nevertheless the circumstances, it was good to run into Nige and Al!