At the beginning of my photo walk, I saw a really big tree stump lying at the beach. It must have been there for a long time, washed up or fallen down during a storm. With a few boats nearby in the shallow water, it looked like a perfect photo spot to me. I love when nature and everyday life come together like that in a scene.
Throughout the whole day, I could see many boats moving back and forth on the sea. Some of them are small longtail boats that take people from one beach to another or even to nearby islands. These boats are very popular in Thailand, especially on islands like Koh Lipe.
But I also noticed that some boats were extremely loud. I think the boat owners had tuned the engines to make them even louder than usual. Maybe they think it sounds cool, or maybe it helps the boat go a bit faster, but honestly, I found the noise a bit annoying. It breaks the peaceful atmosphere that you usually enjoy when walking along the beach or listening to the waves.
On this day it was raining again, as I already mentioned before. I was carrying my Sony camera with the 70 to 200 millimeter lens, which is not small or light at all. To protect it from the rain, I tried to cover it with my thin black 
Right at the beginning of Walking Street, we had to stop and hide in a small restaurant for about 20 minutes. The rain was strong, and if we had continued walking, we would have been completely wet. So we sat down and waited. I ordered three beers, since they were quite cheap. But then the waitress told us they did not have any more cold beer in stock. That was kind of funny. A friendly person who was sitting nearby offered to get three bottles of Singha from the place next door. That was a very kind gesture, and I really appreciated it. Singha is one of Thailand’s most famous beers. It has a strong flavor and has been brewed in Bangkok since 1933.
While we waited, I took out some small towels from my bag and tried to dry off my camera carefully. I always worry about the lens and the electronics when it rains like this. Still, I could not stop myself from taking some photos while it was raining. There was something special about the atmosphere. The water on the street, the reflections, people walking slowly with umbrellas or no rain protection at all, the sound of the rain — it all created a unique feeling that I wanted to capture.
After about 20 minutes, when the rain finally started to slow down, we decided to continue walking through the famous Walking Street on Koh Lipe. You can find many of the other photos I took during this walk in my other blog posts, which I have linked below.
Walking Street is the heart of the island. It is not a very long street, but it is full of life. During the day and especially in the evening, it becomes busy with tourists and locals. There are shops, restaurants, bars, and small food stands everywhere. You can hear music playing from different directions and smell all kinds of delicious food from grilled seafood to sweet coconut pancakes.
Most of my photos from this day were taken here. I tried to capture the real feeling of the island — the colors, the lights, the people, and even the small everyday moments. Even though it was still a bit wet on the street, it gave everything a shiny look, and the reflections on the ground made the pictures even more interesting.
While I was walking along the beach with my camera, something caught my eye in the corner. I quickly turned and saw a scene that was honestly very sad. Two dead fish were lying on the sand. One of them was stuck inside a plastic bag. It was a powerful and heartbreaking image. Moments like these remind me why it is so important to take care of our oceans and beaches.
This moment also connected deeply with what we did the previous Monday. On that day, together with a group of volunteers, we helped clean up the beaches and collected around 700 kilograms of plastic waste from the nearby islands. It is hard to imagine, but every small piece adds up — bottle caps, food wrappers, fishing nets, and plastic bags — and sadly, animals like fish, birds, and turtles often get caught in this trash.
One local who really makes a difference here is 
If you want to see more, I highly recommend checking out his blog. He even wrote about our cleanup tour, and it is really inspiring to read. Please give him a follow and support his work. We need more people like him — people who care, take action, and help others learn how to respect and protect our planet.
Back at the hotel, after I had already put my camera away and taken a shower, we got a little visitor on the veranda of our bungalow. A beautiful grasshopper had landed on the wooden railing and decided to stay there for more than an hour without moving much.
Of course, I could not resist grabbing my camera one last time that day. I slowly approached and managed to take two close-up photos of this insect. The grasshopper had a stunning color combination of yellow and black, with long legs and detailed wings. It looked like a tiny alien, and I was amazed by the textures and patterns on its body.
Thailand is home to many colorful insects and this one reminded me of how diverse and interesting nature can be, even in the smallest creatures. Grasshoppers play an important role in the ecosystem. They help break down plants and are also a food source for birds and reptiles.
And with this, I am finishing my photo tour post series! Four full articles, packed with my own pictures, that hopefully gave you a better feeling of what the island of Koh Lipe and its unique lifestyle are all about.
Each of these posts, including this final one, is linked on worldmappin.com
and will stay there forever. It makes me happy to share these memories with you all.
Thank you so much for reading, for your kind comments, and for joining me on this photography adventure. See you on the next trip with new photos and stories to tell!
Koh Lipe Sunset... unbelieveable!
