An impromptu detour

While on the ferry to Koh Phangan, we made an impromptu decision to get off at Koh Tao instead (as the ferry stopped there on the way) and spend the night there.  A friend and fellow Rangsit local was holidaying there and as we hadn't been there before we decided to add Koh Tao to our island getaway.

After sitting down at one of the restaurants near the pier to have a drink, regroup and consult the map, we headed to the Safety Stop Pub for lunch.  We had been told that the owner is South African and that the restaurant sold biltong (made by the owner).  The biltong, unfortunately, fell short of our expectations as it was a little too pink on the inside and rather over-peppered, but the food was delicious.  I had a steak pie with mash and gravy and Danie had the 500g ribs and chips.  The menu had a few little things (like peri-naise) on the menu that hinted at the owner's heritage, but consisted mainly of British fare.