This morning we arrived at Koh Miang, the fourth island in the Similian group. These islands are as attractive as the Surins but there is much more fast boat traffic from the mainland bringing hordes of tourists and divers out to the beaches and reefs. We spent the last few days at Koh Silmilian at a very pretty beach at Donald Duck Bay. So called due to a rock that allegedly resembles the angry Walt Disney avian. The beach and bay were stunning but the people were not and they started to arrive at about 1000H and stayed in waves until 1600H. After that we had the place mostly to ourselves except for a few a few dive boats that spend a week in the outer islands. The water is also clear here and there were many fish but all the coral seemed dead which is very unfortunate We will spend another day or so here and then go back to YachtHaven Marina stopping in various bays in Phuket on the way back.
On balance, the Surin Islands were nicer than the Similians mainly due to their remoteness. We enjoyed the peace and quiet there even with a Royal Thai Navy gunboat moored next to us one night. They changed watches at midnight and 0400H accompanied by whistles and other noises.
Photos to follow and some video from the top of the mast
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