After sailing for another 15 minutes, we reached to the Viking caves formation where natives live, it was in mid-sea and very far from main land and still it was surprising to see that people live in caves made of stalagmites. They also grow some local items which were expensive and rare in nature.
We were not allowed to land on the island but were allowed to take photographs, which most of us did with enthusiasm.
Next destination was to visit lagoon which is considered as the finest and famous lagoon in Thailand.
As ship reached near the lagoon, our guide came on board and briefed us about the lagoon.
It was indeed a huge lagoon with water having crystal transparency that one can see bottom of sea without any effort, from top of the ship.
The lagoon was gifted with shades of green, blue waters which kept on changing with the movement of ship. One can easily differentiate the merging point of water having different colors and can experience wonder of nature. The ship stopped for few minutes and we were allowed to get down the ship. Few only opted but on getting down the ship the softness of the sand could be felt and this reflects true love of Mother Nature.
There were many small and big ships anchored at the bay and many tourists can be seen doing fishing and snorkeling.
I asked the guide to do snorkeling in the lagoon, but he told me that gem is still to come. His statements were tempting and curiosity mounted that “what next??”
We stayed almost twenty minutes in the lagoon and experienced the calmness of the surrounding since the water was still, clear and there was no current in the water.
Technically, lagoons are used by sailors to anchor ships at the times when current is very strong or if there is a storm in a sea. The sea water does not enter lagoon in a rough condition as it is usually surrounded by mountain or small hills in such a way that it restricts direct entry of sea. The entrance in bay is usually in a zig-zag way. The beauty of the lagoon was heart stealing.