Then it was time for a morning swim, Brent at the beach and the other three at the pool.
Kim and Les decided that there was no point taking Thai money home and there was a few square inches in the bags so headed off towards the Big C shopping Centre. The boys, having had enough of shopping (can't quite understand why?) decided a cold beer at the Halfway Inn was more their style so girls and boys split for a couple of hours!
Shopping done the girls went back to make sure it all would go in the cases and in triumph headed down to the pool. The boys arrived shortly after and at 4 pm it was time for the final swim. Next was a bite to eat and final pack, AND into our travel gear and shoes!!! After 7 weeks it was a bit of a shock.
Taxi arrived at 7pm and an easy hour to the airport. No problems with check in or customs, and three got through immigration easily however ........
Lesley, being friendly when advised that she was leaving on the last day of her visa said "yes, I love Thailand, its lovely and warm and NZ is really cold" Immigration officer says - "ah do you want to stay in Thailand?" I laughed and said yes that would be good..... Hmmmmmm she started checking and re-checking the passport (other three intrepids are standing pn the OTHER side, waiting, laughing). Then a senior officer is called over, "you want to live in Thailand?" Les chuckles and says hmmmm no I must go home but it is lovely over here....... "You have bought HOUSE in Thailand?" No, no, no, I am going back to NZ oh dear! They stamped my passport but didn't look entirely happy. Note to,self, next time just say nothing! Intrepid four were in the departure by about 8.30!
Spent the very last Baht on beers and sammies and boarded on time at 9.45pm..... Australia here we come.
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