It is called Rabbit Island not because there are rabbits on the island, but because the locals think it looks like a rabbit. Tracey and I thought it looked like a whole lot of things ... But we couldn't see the 'rabbit' in it!
We were picked up by tuk tuk at around 8:30 this morning (Cambodian time so more like 8:45) and taken down to the jetty where the boats depart to the islands.
After a short wait we were all loaded onto the boat and then watched the boat operator spend about 15 mins trying unsuccessfully to get the boat turned around and away from the neighbouring boat and anchor line. Very entertaining!
The ride over was quite smooth and he drove the boat up the sand and we climbed off the front of the boat onto a stool. We then had to wander along the beach in search of the ideal spot to spend the day hanging in hammocks etc.
At one stage we had thought to walk around the island but after a quick swim and lounge in the hammock we found that we couldn't bring ourselves to do anything else. It was so relaxing ... Except at the odd times that a generator was turned on.
You can stay overnight on the island for about $5 per night in basic huts. (A few different options). There is only 3 hours of electricity per night as it is only generator electricity.
We left the island at 4pm and headed back to Kep. At about 3 a boat load of people turned up and started putting up a Zombie Island sign, so we were glad to be leaving!
We got our tuk tuk driver to take us to The Sailing Club instead of our guesthouse so we could have dinner and a sunset drink.
Back the to the guest house for a dip in the pool and then off to the bungalow to recover from the 'ordeal' of our day. Feeling totally blissful and relaxed. Will sleep very well tonight.
My type of holiday M
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