Arrived into Krabi town in the middle of an almighty thunderstorm. The minibus driver dropped us off at a petrol station as which although offered us shelter from the rain, did not help against the Thai prople who were celebrating Songkran by soaking everyone with hosepipes, buckets of water and water guns. We were absolutely drenched which would have been fine if we didn't have our bags but we did and stuff got wet.
Arranged some transport to the coastal town of Rai Leh which involved a taxi through endless water fights and a longtail boat. The scenery was spectacular, limestones peaks jutting out of the water here, there and everywhere.
Found some digs to stay in which had great views of the huge rocks and then went for some dinner and to watch some Muay Thai boxing. Saw a french guy get battered by a local fighter which was fun.
The next day we hired snorkels and went to Phra Nang cave/beach. It was like swimming in an aquarium - so many fish. There was also a shrine which was full of wooden cocks with no balls. Rather odd. On way back we saw some leaf monkeys which were very cute. Also saw crab eating macaques. Went for sone dinner and got it for free as they kept giving us the wrong change even though I kept telling them it was too much.We kept walking past a sign to the lagoon which pointed up a steep scramble into the forest so on day three we decided to go for it.
The climb was really hard going and quite slippery but after an hour we made it to the top of the 500 metre rock and were rewarded by an amazing view over Rai Leh and the surrounding islands. We then headed for the lagoon but this descent was too dangerous so we headed back down the cliff face. It was a lot harder going down!
We bought some local spirit called Hong Thong to celebrate our clumbing success and then went for a big curry at the restaurant joined on to a bar named Last Bar.
Met some Russians at the guesthouse who shared their vodka with us and a Serbian guy. We kept the peace between them.
Got up early and boughg a bus ticket to Khao Sok for 400 baht, had some breakfast at a cool little beach hut and then off we went.
Krabi town itself was just your average town but the nearby beach towns like Rai Leh are really cool. They feel like islands as they are only accessible by boat but are actually on the mainland. The rock climbing here is superb and there are many trips you can book. Glad we came to Rai Leh as it was a stunning setting with lots to do.
Next up, Khao Sok: The Jungle
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