The sun was still up and Jarrad and I were PUMPED.
We didn't really know what to expect, we didn't wanna go into it with too higher expectation, as we didn't wanna be disappointed.
We got to the island, and the streets were buzzing with tourists wandering about and stalls set up everywhere selling buckets of alcohol, fluorescent coloured clothes and body paint.
After we had a bite to eat, we met up with Emma, Alex, Chris and Daniel who we'd met a few nights previous in Phuket. We wandered to their hotel to find them in the bar, so we had a couple beers, walked to the nearby 7/11 and bought up some booze.
After a few vodkas, the body paint came out, and we were all covered in writing, Daniel, affectionately known through the night as 'Gastro-Boy' had it written all down his arm, we were covered in little pictures, writing and hand prints.
Once this was all done, we walked down to Haad Rin Beach where the festivities were held. First step onto the sand, and it really just took my breath away, there was a sea of people, loud music, alcohol, fire twirlers the works.
It was like a giant nightclub, which stretched for 3 kilometres, music coming from everywhere, the foreshore lined with people selling literally buckets of alcohol.
We got a bucket and just danced up an absolute storm, it was so fun, and everyone there was having a great time. Although, we did see the odd person passed out along the beach, but never far away was a mate looking after them.
There's a health clinic right next to the beach for anyone who isn't well, rest places and plenty of guards and medical personel around to keep everyone safe.
Back to the party, we danced on through the whole night, until not long before sun rise, Jarrad and I parted ways and i joined Emma, Alex, Chris and Daniel back at their hotel to sit by the pool and reminisce on the night and look at all of the photos i took.
You certainly don't need to go to the party and get drunk, the atmosphere is intoxicating, i think that the excitement of the night and a couple cheeky buckets is enough to ensure everyone has a great time. and most importantly is safe.
If anyone is anywhere near Koh Phangan during the festival, they would be mad to miss the Party.
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