On the second day of my backpacking trip in Ranong, I returned to the lighthouse pier at the Ranong Customs checkpoint to board a boat. The previous day, I had visited Cockburn Island, a newly opened island in the Burmese Sea archipelago, as described in my previous post, "Escape the Heat at Cockburn Island." Today, I was heading to another island that had recently opened, about two years after Emerald Heart Island. This island, known as "Naw O Phee Island," had caused quite a stir in the Burmese Sea tourism scene.

After completing the border crossing procedures and submitting the documents at the Kawthaung port in Myanmar, the guide, Takky, and the crew of Love Andaman explained during the boat trip to Koh Ngai that after leaving Kawthaung for a while, the boat would pass by a Burmese naval base where photography is strictly prohibited. The team also shared information about the diving spots and the types of fish that might be encountered.

After a pleasant hour-long journey enjoying the scenery, we arrived at Madame Beach on Koh Nawaopu. We didn't disembark but instead dropped off the team to prepare lunch for us. We then continued by boat to the diving spot near the headland of Koh Nawaopu, called "the letter." This spot is characterized by a rocky outcrop with a small tree in the middle of the sea. It's considered a highlight for underwater photography. Unfortunately, despite the clear sky, the underwater conditions were rough with strong waves and murky water. Even when we returned in the afternoon, the conditions remained the same, making it impossible to dive. It was a disappointing missed opportunity.

The guide then took us to a diving spot on the beach, which was on the other side of the island. From the boat, we could see a long line of coral reefs running parallel to the island.

Let's take a look at the underwater perspective. As mentioned in my previous post about Cockburn Island, there are limitations to underwater photography. The coral in this area is mainly soft coral and purple sea anemones, with a variety of small fish. As usual, I didn't find Nemo, but I was lucky enough to see a pair of cuttlefish mating after the guide called out to them.

After spending some time snorkeling, we returned to the boat around noon. After a short sail, we had lunch at Madame Beach. We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling on the beach. The lunch pavilion was a small, shaded area with music playing from a Bluetooth speaker. Lunch was a box set with papaya salad, salad, and grilled shrimp and squid.

After lunch, some people decided to relax and nap under the trees, while others went swimming or snorkeling. We had almost 3 hours of free time, so I took the opportunity to walk around the beach and take some pictures. Madame Beach is a long white sand beach, similar to Koh Tachai. There are two smaller beaches separated by rocky outcrops, and the entire side of the island was peaceful and deserted, with only our group present.

After exploring the beach for a while, I wanted to take some photos of the activities of the people in the trip. I asked some of my fellow travelers to help me by posing as models for the photos. I didn't want to just take pictures of the beautiful sea and sky, because it would look a bit bland. When you go to the sea, if you don't include people in your photos, it will lack color and vibrancy.

It's time to head back. The boat circles around to the other side of the island, where there are overnight accommodations available as part of a concession with another tour company.

A two-day trip to the Burmese islands left me feeling a bit dazed, as the places were all quite similar. The beauty of the islands is undeniable, with their raw, natural beauty. Crossing the border was surprisingly easy, requiring only a national ID card. Love Andaman took care of all the arrangements. My trip to Ranong isn't over yet, as I have one more day to explore the city. Stay tuned for my next post coming soon.

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