Are you even in Asia unless you do something stupid?

So guys as you can see, this is me no make up, being blinded by the sun, Clearly wearing the appropriate clothing. I don't know why when your travelling alone in a different country you automatically think its acceptable to do the complete opposite to what you what do at home. At this point I didn't have a driving license, had never ridden a moped in my life but hey why not try it in a completely different country. What can go wrong? A lot can go wrong actually despite wearing a helmet with lucky on somehow I do not think luck was on my side this day. Anyway off I go to check out what Koh Samui has to offer, I decided to go to Koh Samui after the full moon party in Koh Phangan as I had heard this to be a more relaxing spot, Chill out time much needed after one too many Thai buckets and almost losing my soul. FYI full moon parties ruin everybody!

The suns shining, Its a glorious day, sweat dripping down my head so very attractive, enjoying my peaceful ride around but realise i'm running low on fuel. Reality hits.... I don't even know how to fill this thing up! luckily I drive past a mini fuel station and get assistance so I am back on my merry way. I find myself driving down this main road straight past where I am staying so I decide to turn round, then I go into panic mode as I didn't even know how to turn the bike around. The road was busy, I found a gap and went for it, got to the other side and completely lost control, instead of letting go once I hit the floor I still had my hand on accelerate dragging myself down the road. Once I finally realise what I am doing I let go of the accelerator and come to a screeching stop. Luckily Thai people are so friendly and helpful they all came running to my assistance and one lovely lady even took me to the hospital, where I was bandaged up, I still have the scars to prove it aswell. so moral of the story is DON'T DO STUPID THINGS ABROAD. Think, would I do this at home? if the answer is no then don't do it whilst your away. This incident could have ended a lot worse.

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