Just a brief introduction to Krabi.. it is situated on the emerald green waters of the Andaman Sea in the middle southern part of Thailand, near Phuket. Various popular beaches on the coasts of Krabi include Ao Nang, Nopparat Thara, Railay Bay East and Railay Bay West, where you can find plenty of causasians tanning their bodies to a golden bronze hue. However, if you are in search of crystal blue waters and fine white sand, you will have to venture out to the islands.
On the first morning after we arrived in Krabi, we went for a full day island hopping trip which lasted from 9am-4pm.
(1300 baht, ~S$55)
Aboard the speedboat.
Though the trip was a full 7 hours, quite some time was spent on the speedboat travelling from island to island. So, plenty of chances for camwhoring.
Our first stop was Bamboo Island, just see how clear the water is!
Then we headed to Lohsamah Bay, our first snorkelling destination, in clear, calm, shallow waters just off a small quiet beach.
The last stop of the day was our also our second and final snorkelling trip for the day, at Hin Klarng, Phi Phi's no. 1 snorkelling reef in the open sea.
Both nights were pretty fun spent browsing around at the night markets for sun dresses, accessories and sipping colourful cocktails at a local pub..
Then we headed to Lohsamah Bay, our first snorkelling destination, in clear, calm, shallow waters just off a small quiet beach.
Lunch was at Tonsai Island. The package included a buffet lunch, which was not fantastic. But we were famished and ate quite a bit.
After lunch, they brought us to Monkey Bay.. its called Monkey Bay cos... there are alot alot of monkeys! Hungry ones.
Destination of the day - Maya Bay, where the movie which Leonardo Dicarprio casted in, The Beach, was shot.
The last stop of the day was our also our second and final snorkelling trip for the day, at Hin Klarng, Phi Phi's no. 1 snorkelling reef in the open sea.
Island hopping was so tiring... we had to pamper ourselves.
Thai massage was cheap and good, just 200baht (~S$9) an hour. It was so good I fell asleep and only woke up when the therapist tapped on me a couple of times..
Do not try the manicure though. Limited service, limited colours and poor quality nail polish...
Do not try the manicure though. Limited service, limited colours and poor quality nail polish...
Both nights were pretty fun spent browsing around at the night markets for sun dresses, accessories and sipping colourful cocktails at a local pub..
Toyinging with Yingni's new purchase...
Jenga time
Colourful cocktails. Pina Colada, Pink Lady, dunno-what and Mojito.
And we made friends with the cute Thai waitresses
Colourful cocktails. Pina Colada, Pink Lady, dunno-what and Mojito.
And we made friends with the cute Thai waitresses
and bartenders (not so cute =P)
And coincidentally it was Lisa the 'actually ok only lah' queen's birthday, so all of us awarded her with a kiss.
And coincidentally it was Lisa the 'actually ok only lah' queen's birthday, so all of us awarded her with a kiss.
The last morning we went for a half-fay kayak excursion at Talen's "Mangrove Maze" - a chain of rock gardens, limestone canyon and semi-Hong's filled with mangrove and plenty of wildlife (hungry monkeys especially).
Meals consisted of the usual Thai fare - Phad Thai, Tom Yam soup, Pineapple rice, papaya salad, seafood glass noodles salad, green curry, thai-style omelette etc etc. Prices differ from where u have them at. But for anyone going there in the future, avoid the row of seafood restaurants at the end of Ao Nang(near the ferry point), where things are pretty overcharged for the standard. Do try Ao Nang Cuisine though, where the food is tasty and priced reasonably.
Nevertheless, the most unforgettable item would be the mango sticky rice (from Aonang Cuisine as well)!
A place dominated by causasians and local Thais (almost 90% while I was there). It is a piece of heaven still waiting for many others to discover.
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