Thanks Mike and JH for the tip. I know you are right but the guy who owns the dive shop and guesthouse where I stay is a personal friend and I quite like Karon.
Tin Tin, on the motorbike question, what are the chances of getting into trouble for being over the limit on alcohol? Last year, I got my tilak to drive me everywhere. I found it much more comfortable to sit behind her and hang on rather than drive myself
Paul.