3 more days.
Then I leave this boring place and head to Haad Rin for the Full Moon Party. You know you are bored when you are listening to Gregorian, a band formed by singers pretending to be monks singing in 7 scale tone.
My boat trip to the Ang Thong Island was cancelled today due to bad weather so I'm here in my room writing my blog.
Training
So far I've been doing small group sessions with Rob and Mot Dang. The drills we do everyday seem to vary, based on what we need to work on. They are very technical and correct our forms. The environment is kinda relaxed so I don't have to worry about passing out from exhaustion. Sparring so far is pretty light, I still have the same problems, but I'm slowly working on them. I would definitely say that I'm improving loads. I think with a smaller group and a more private session, you definitely get much better training. But if I were to do it again, I would pick the other camp with more people. Now that my technique is much better, I think I can thrive in a more populated camp. So far we have one very experienced guy from Montreal, and another from Switzerland who is obviously here for a vacation. People come and go.
I definitely recommend starting your Muay Thai Journey in Thailand at a Tourist oriented camp to make sure your technique is good. Being around people that are in the same state as you are is important too. I'd say Thai oriented camps are for the more experienced in technique and physical condition. Plus you gotta know some Thai too.
Finding a massage place
In Bangkok, massage places were plentiful in Khaosan Road. With the amount of competition, you definitely had to be good at massages. Unfortunately in Thongsala, the selection isn't so great. The only way to find a good one is to try out a bunch of places. After a few duds, I've finally found a good one that can prep me for muay thai.
Due to the hilly nature of the island, it's hard to drive far outside the city. As a result, you can only do things around here or take a taxi or boat around the island.
New Hotel
Last Monday I moved into my new accomodation, Lime N' Soda. It's a small low priced resort with people around my age. Right now it's very dead and off the main road. It has a nice bar, pool, and lounge area. Not too many people here, even this past Half Moon party. So far it's been filled with sausages and kinda boring. My last hotel was actually much better since the room was nicer, but this one is more bigger and has potential for a nice social environment, but the mood isn't so great. Everyone is self isolated doing their own thing. Good thing I'm relocating for the full moon party. I will be at a popular hostel so the environment for meeting people will be much better. Hostels host events to meet each other and it's easy to talk to people especially if they live in the same quarters.
Food
The food at the hotel is ok, but I think it's much better outside. I don't recommend getting any of the bbq food on the weekends as the meat isn't high quality. Santorini unfortunately has closed for the season, which leaves me to the Mason Arms mainly and wherever I wander. I always bring my kindle to get some good reading time in.
My reservations are confirmed for Sinbi Muay Thai, and it looks like it will be a blast. Heard there was heavy rain in Phuket, hopefully it clears up by the time I get there. Not much to update at this time, my muay thai is a slow process, but I'm getting better.
Then I leave this boring place and head to Haad Rin for the Full Moon Party. You know you are bored when you are listening to Gregorian, a band formed by singers pretending to be monks singing in 7 scale tone.
My boat trip to the Ang Thong Island was cancelled today due to bad weather so I'm here in my room writing my blog.
Training
So far I've been doing small group sessions with Rob and Mot Dang. The drills we do everyday seem to vary, based on what we need to work on. They are very technical and correct our forms. The environment is kinda relaxed so I don't have to worry about passing out from exhaustion. Sparring so far is pretty light, I still have the same problems, but I'm slowly working on them. I would definitely say that I'm improving loads. I think with a smaller group and a more private session, you definitely get much better training. But if I were to do it again, I would pick the other camp with more people. Now that my technique is much better, I think I can thrive in a more populated camp. So far we have one very experienced guy from Montreal, and another from Switzerland who is obviously here for a vacation. People come and go.
I definitely recommend starting your Muay Thai Journey in Thailand at a Tourist oriented camp to make sure your technique is good. Being around people that are in the same state as you are is important too. I'd say Thai oriented camps are for the more experienced in technique and physical condition. Plus you gotta know some Thai too.
Finding a massage place
In Bangkok, massage places were plentiful in Khaosan Road. With the amount of competition, you definitely had to be good at massages. Unfortunately in Thongsala, the selection isn't so great. The only way to find a good one is to try out a bunch of places. After a few duds, I've finally found a good one that can prep me for muay thai.
Due to the hilly nature of the island, it's hard to drive far outside the city. As a result, you can only do things around here or take a taxi or boat around the island.
New Hotel
Last Monday I moved into my new accomodation, Lime N' Soda. It's a small low priced resort with people around my age. Right now it's very dead and off the main road. It has a nice bar, pool, and lounge area. Not too many people here, even this past Half Moon party. So far it's been filled with sausages and kinda boring. My last hotel was actually much better since the room was nicer, but this one is more bigger and has potential for a nice social environment, but the mood isn't so great. Everyone is self isolated doing their own thing. Good thing I'm relocating for the full moon party. I will be at a popular hostel so the environment for meeting people will be much better. Hostels host events to meet each other and it's easy to talk to people especially if they live in the same quarters.
Food
The food at the hotel is ok, but I think it's much better outside. I don't recommend getting any of the bbq food on the weekends as the meat isn't high quality. Santorini unfortunately has closed for the season, which leaves me to the Mason Arms mainly and wherever I wander. I always bring my kindle to get some good reading time in.
My reservations are confirmed for Sinbi Muay Thai, and it looks like it will be a blast. Heard there was heavy rain in Phuket, hopefully it clears up by the time I get there. Not much to update at this time, my muay thai is a slow process, but I'm getting better.
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