Dawn North, 45, Blythe Bridge, Staffs
Settling on the sunbed, I sipped my cocktail.
This is the life!
‘Cheers!’ my boyfriend Dave said.
This March, we were visiting Khao Lak, Thailand.
My kids, Lewis, 16, Joel, 14, and Maddie, 13, were with their dad back home, so I was enjoying the peace and quiet.
It was the trip of a lifetime.
Off to the beach
We soaked up the sun, visited markets, and tried the local delicacies.
I spent hours snorkelling, exploring rock pools with mini crabs and millions of fish.
‘Let’s go for a swim before dinner,’ I said to Dave, on our penultimate day.
Pulling on my bikini, I headed to our usual spot on the beach.
Dave dived in and swam off.
I left my flip-flops by…
