Every time we travel, we always expect to find beauty and exciting stories at our destination. However, from my many travel experiences, I, "ดินสอขอเขียน", have begun to expect less. Because whenever we don't expect anything, what we get in return is always valuable and beautiful, just like this trip to Koh Kood.

**"Koh Kood"** is the last island at the end of the eastern sea. It is the second largest island after Koh Chang. It has a lot of natural beauty. There are also many tourist attractions, both sea and waterfalls, for us to choose from according to our preferences. We chose to travel to Koh Kood by bus from the Cherchai company. We left Bangkok at 11:30 p.m. and arrived in Trat around 4 a.m. Then we took a car to the speedboat.

Around 9:30 a.m., the pickup truck came to pick up **"ดินสอขอเขียน"** and her friends. Then we went around to pick up other tourists from different resorts to take them to the speedboat. The boat left the pier around 10:30 a.m. and it took about 1 hour to reach Koh Kood. However, we had to wait to drop off tourists at different resorts again. And because it was a passenger boat, it didn't drop us off at the resort we had booked. So we had to take another car for about 30 minutes. This made us arrive at the resort around noon.

Our activity for the day was to visit **"Klong Chao Waterfall"**, which is a famous waterfall on Koh Kood. The water is abundant during the rainy season, but the day we went, the water was quite low, as you can see in the picture. We were able to play in the water for a short time because we didn't have much time. In the evening, **"ดินสอขอเขียน"** didn't go swimming because she wanted to wait to take pictures of the sunset. But she didn't get the beautiful pictures she wanted. It's okay, she still has tomorrow to try again.

The second day on Koh Kood was spent strolling along the beach, taking pictures of the ocean and the resort. I stayed at the Koh Kood Ao Prao Resort, located at the southernmost tip of the island on the longest beach on Koh Kood, stretching 900 meters. The resort is lush with trees, especially coconut palms, which is where the name Ao Prao (Coconut Bay) comes from. No matter where you choose to sit in the resort, there is a cool breeze blowing all day long. I slept very comfortably.

Let's embark on a gentle kayaking adventure through the mangrove forests. The allure of Koh Kood lies in the confluence of saltwater and freshwater, allowing us to paddle through the heart of local life and witness the breathtaking beauty of the mangroves. In the afternoon, we can't resist the allure of the crystal-clear waters of Ao Phrao Bay. The gentle waves and absence of rocks create a safe and inviting environment for swimming and splashing. The thrill of swimming in the open sea is an experience that will stay with you long after your visit.

For those who are interested in diving, the resort offers diving tour packages to Koh Rang. You can choose a 3-day, 2-night package or a one-day trip. However, **"ดินสอขอเขียน"** did not go diving. Instead, we chose to swim and take photos at the resort.

Although this trip was not packed with activities, it was a time of complete relaxation, allowing me to return to work feeling refreshed. Every journey brings unique experiences and leaves a lasting impression. This trip was no different. "I love you, Koh Kood."

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