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I still believe in paradise. But now at least I know it’s not some place you can look for. Because it’s not where you go … its how you feel for a moment in your life. If you find that moment … it lasts forever.

Hi Ali,
I was on the west coast of KPN for a couple of weeks mid to late September last year getting disgustingly drunk with young people and the weather was very bearable. Rained a little once or twice in the evening if I remember right but didn't stop play at all, we had a great time. The weather seems to be a bit strange this year though...is El Nino back or something?

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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Good to see you back although not so sure about your font colour!

Madeleine McCann is still missing (as of last night). Speculation was that child traffickers were responsible; let us still hope so as this is the best of all the worst options it seems. However there has been very recent news that the Portuguese police have formally said a British man staying at the same apartments is a suspect, which is really not a good thing, as this would almost certainly mean the little girl is no longer alive. It is also an irony and sad testament perhaps that a fellow Brit is under suspicion. Perhaps this had something to do with the British specialist child abuse police officers who came to Portugal with a list of known British pedophiles who come to Portugal. People even in this region, the other side of Portugal are in shock over this event; they really do not know how such a thing could happen. I get asked all the time here if I have heard any extra news; such is the level of concern and bewilderment. This aspect or risk of life is one of the many reasons we decided not to settle in Britain.

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Kezz xo

Hi Ali

We just got back after almost a month on KPN. It is our favourite home away from home. This was I think the seventh time we have been there, since 1993. We have been there at all different times of the year, at all different beaches on the island, and it has always been fantastic. Of course, in the monsoon season, it is supposed to rain. But even then, it doesn't rain all day. Buckets down for an hour or so, then back to the sunshine. Plus, it might rain during the night (to help you sleep . Also, the island seems to have its own weather patterns. It can be pouring on Samui, and sunny on Koh Pha Ngan.

As a matter of fact - and concern - global warming seems to be having its impact on the island. While we were there, the public water supply was only working for two hours a day - from 6 am to 8 am. This was because they had had far less rainfall than average. However, many resorts pump from their own wells, so the average backpacker/traveller would not even be aware of the problem.

My advice - if you liked Koh Pha Ngan last time, go back. You will find whatever you liked there last time, and then some. We were there for Songkran this year (our first Songkran), which was the most fantastic daytime party you can imagine, where everyone on the island gets fully involved. And you would never have guessed there was a water shortage that day...)

Happy to give more info if you want.