Sun, Sand and Surf

We are a scuba diving family, if you marry into this family not being able to scuba dive might be a deal breaker, it is a good thing that Laura's "special friend" Scott knew how to dive.  Our family dive trip this year found us on the beautiful island, Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand.  We had to take a little "puddle jumper" flight to the island of Samui and then it was a long 2 hour boat ride to Koh Tao. 

We have a family of TEN - and so we took up most of the plane, the transfer train!

My baby John (16) waiting with me as we get ready to board the boat.  The weather was fine at the pier - the boat ride was another matter.  Rain, wind and swells of about 15 feet.  We were all glad when that ride was over.  Koh Tao is a small island that primarily caters to divers and so we were excited to start our adventure.  Our hotel room and view from our deck.

Austin was a local attraction...the Thai could not keep from talking to him, holding him and just laughing at him.  Which is what I do most of the time.

When we are not diving we are eating, hang out or playing games.  That is how the Gailey Gang spends time together!

Little Bits of this and that (L2R) Laura, Austin and Audrey - Austin and David - Beach - Scott and Laura (ENGAGED on Koh Tao!) - Mandy with the Crape Man - Toren and Austin - David and his sweet island ride - Austin (could you loose the flower it doesn't look good with you BYU shirt) - Audrey and Toren.

Going riding with John

Diving the Koh Tao way

After diving a Thai massage is in order... 

The Gailey Gang

Koh Tao

Thailand 

December 24, 2011