I went on a weekend trip to Koh Chang, which literally translates to Elephant Island in Thai. There literally were elephants on that island being used for jungle safari, but I doubt if they are indigenous to the island. They must have gotten there on the same ferries we made the crossing in.
This is the third island I have visited in Thailand. The waters are the calmest I have seen till now. With the absence of big waves, even a novice seafarer like me could easily take a boat out into open waters. I spent two days on the island. The first day was mostly on and around the beach, in and out of water and taking long walks.
The second day was spent on a bike. The island has many hills in the central area, bestowed with numerous waterfalls and good viewing points of the sea and other islands around it. I spent the whole day exploring the different roads and by-ways. All in all it was fun .... a good break away from hours of work at the lab, staring at a computer screen. Well it seems I am back at it again.
I think I've had enough of islands for now. I would still like to see Phuket and Phi Phi though ......... but some time later.