WELCOME TO KRABI
the ambitious look before our first climb
proof
trees - better than safety harnesses
this picture's worth a thousand words
R&R
the beach
the lagoon
after songkran, we were in Bangkok for about 48 hours before we felt the desire for sun and sand. so we packed our bags, visited the all too friendly airasia.com, and headed south for Krabi and Railay Beach. After an hour and 20 minute flight, we were in Krabi. We then took an hour bus ride to Ao Nang beach. Now, in order to get to Railay Beach, where we were going to stay for our trip, you have to take a longtail boat to get there because there aren't any roads that run there. we eventually made it to Railay Beach around 10 pm Thursday night and checked into some bungalows. Now, these bungalows were pretty bad - no flushing toilets, no hot water, the water that came out of the sink & shower had a higher salinity than the Pacific Ocean, and mosquito nets... The next morning, I checked out and went to the place next to these bungalows where I could get hot water and A/C. It was a move much needed.
On Friday we ventured out to the beach. I logged some hours in the sun and have regained my black skin. The water was so nice too - it wasn't too cold or too deep. We stayed on the beach to watch the sunset then returned home to rest up for the adventure ahead.
Saturday was our day of physical activity. We woke up at 9am and geared up for some rock climbing. Jon, Meris and I were adventurous enough to rock climb and Charity was our designated photo/videographer for the day. I decided to do a half day and Jon and Meris did a full day. Jon, part Monkey, climbed first. He made it look all too easy for Meris and myself. After his climb, I decided to go next. Now, you may want to watch the video of me climbing first (ON YOUTUBE) or keep reading for a description. I think me and rocks is like oil and water. My first attempt i think I got about six inches off the ground before I had to rethink my steps. Second attempt, I think I got about five feet off the ground before I had to call it quits. I think I could've jumped higher than I climbed... I got in about four more climbs in my half day and that was plenty. At one point, I actually climbed pretty high on one of the rocks. But I lost my grip and fell off the wall. Next thing I know, I got a face full of tree and I'm clinging to it for my life. Everyone really seemed to enjoy laughing at my pain....
The next day we thought would be a day of leisure but instead we decided to hike to this hidden lagoon our friends had told us about. We walk along the sidewalk until we find this small, unmarked path and start to climb up the path. We had no idea how challenging it would be before we started. But that just made it worth it when we found the lagoon. It was pretty cool - there were like fish and lizards swimming in the water, a ton of caves and stuff. We hung out there for a while until it started to rain so we thought we should head back.
Well that wraps up the krabi trip.
Classes are over now. I officially have about two weeks left in Bangkok - which includes final exams... So we're all trying to enjoy ourselves as much as possible and make as many memories as we can in the time we have together.
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