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The well presented dishes were intendedto represent the uniqueness of southern tradition, simple yet sharp and colourful with spicessunlight to do exercises adapted from yoga to train body and mind.Later we were brought to attrac- tions around Koh Samui by four-wheel drive. With the vehicle equipped with iron railings and participants required to fasten seatbelts, it was apparent that we were in for an adventure.We first visited three temples, where we could pay respect to Buddha statues and make wishes for good fortune. Then we stopped at one of Samui’s best known landmarks, Hin Ta Hin Yai, at Lamai Beach. These rock formations have long amazed visitors, as they resemble human genitalia. The enigmatic shapes were formed by the natural erosion of granite by sea, wind and sunlight.Later we were brought to a scenic spot on a high mountain surrounded by Chaweng and Lamai beaches, with a 360-degree view of the sea. It is one of the best places on the island to see the sunrise or take a memorable photoback home.The driver then sped us over anadventurous track not far different from an off-road rally. On the way back to the hotel we passed local gardens full of fruits. If we hadn’t been driving so fast we might have been able to grab some of them. This was the season for durian, langsat and mangosteen, and we could stop at the gardens to buy some as souvenirs, much cheaper here than in the markets.On the last night, the resort turned the beach into a space for our farewell dinner party. Under the moonlight, 30 participants enjoyed fresh seafood and traditional southern food. The well presented dishes were intended to represent the uniqueness of southern tradition, simple yet sharp and colourful with spices, with the spiciness adjusted to a moderate level so we could taste the delicacy of the food. The stage for the band had been set up again, creating a pleasantElite+ 67