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Watch out for the urchin


Friends and I went island-hopping last year. My phone was changing indications of where we were several times. Names are difficult to read, much less remember. The main island where we hopped from is called Koh Chang or Elephant island.


We went to five islets each taking about 15 minutes to reach. In a stop one of my friends encountered a sea urchin. They say a pee would cure the sting. I don't know if it's true.

Another thing I heard about urchins is they could sense and would crawl towards human presence. Probably for more prickly attention?

Although sometimes paradise has a price, the sky was blue, the sun was shining, the weather perfect and the breeze was just what our city-dwelling lungs needed. All is well.

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  1. Sylvia KMarch 22, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    What a gorgeous place and I love the color of the water!! Terrific captures! Don't know if I'd want to meet an urchin face to face, but does make for fun reading! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  2. LesleyMarch 22, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    the water looks so clear. (all the better for seeing those urchins!)

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  3. ewok1993March 22, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    the water is so inviting. so blue. so beautiful.

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  4. IndraniMarch 22, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Feel like having a dip there, may be a splash too. :)

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  5. RajeshMarch 22, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Beautiful island, very picturesque.

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  6. AnyaMarch 22, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I wish I could jump in there
    LOL
    Looks really cool Hazel :-)

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  7. ReginaMarch 23, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Wow beautiful island!

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  8. AndreaMarch 24, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Hi, looks like you have been into fascinating trips also. I've just been to Siquijor last weekend, fantastic too.

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