Arrive in Krabi

Trip Start Jul 11, 2008
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Trip End Jul 26, 2008


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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

We were sorry to leave Bangkok, but looking forward to laying on the beach in Railay.  We arrive at the Krabi airport, and take a taxi to the Ao Nang pier, which is a bit of a misnomer as there is no actual pier there, but that is besides the point.  We arrive at Ao Nang and try to hire a boat to take us to Railay.  We are informed that we will have to wait until more people arrive so they can fill up the long boat.  We order some squid salad and fried shrimp and wait for the people.   After a bit, a bus load of tourist pull up, and we are now ready to board the boat.  We pay the check and line up for the boat.  To John's dismay, we are told that there are now too many people on the boat and we will have to wait 30 minutes for the next one! So we wait...

As we wait the tide gets lower and lower.  The boat cannot pull in towards the sand, so we are told we must wade out into the ocean to board the boat.  We put the packs on our back, roll up our clothing, put our passports in plastic bags and prepare to swim out to the boat.  John proves his strength to me and everyone else on the beach by carrying our 60 lbs HUGE suitcase over his head, while wading in waist deep water, and navigating the crashing waves.  This was an experience to say the least. 

When we finally got to Railay we realized why they make it so difficult to get here.  It is simply a paradise and they don't want tourists messing it up.

Today we are going kyaking around the island and will write more later.
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sueandnorman
sueandnorman on Jul 16, 2008 at 02:11PM

Paradise
It truly is beautiful. We are enjoying your blog. By the time you get home, I may be able to find all your entries at one time. Love, Sue

kloc45
kloc45 on Jul 16, 2008 at 04:32PM

Paradise is right
It looks beautiful and it is great reading your blog every day-it's almost like being there. You should compile a book when you get back home.
Ken

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