Amazing!! That's the only word I have in mind about Krabi. I have been loving many places in Thailand,especially the islands and beaches. They are serene, clean and have their own kind of atmosphere which I can't experience it in Malaysia. I don't say Malaysia islands and beaches are lousy or bad, mind that. Of course, being one facing the Andaman sea,and the other facing South China sea, things are surely not the same.
I visited Krabi when Thailand was celebrating Songkhran Festival, which is the celebration of New Year in 15th (or 14th April) every year. It was WET!! Really WET here and there.
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These people are celebrating Songkran Festival, which falls on 15th April (and it's my birthday)
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Ladies enjoy being wet and wetting people.
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A popular place in Krabi is Ao Nang beach. Well,it's not
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| Kids and water cannot be separated |
because the beauty of the beach, but it is strategically located very convenient as a gateway to infamous Phi Phi island. There are other things doable in Ao Nang, including rock-climbing, shopping, boat-riding, kayaking and others. Halal food can be found easily in Ao Nang area, just get a little bit out of Ao Nang centre (uphill), where a mosque (still under construction, or maybe abandoned!!) can be seen on the left. From this point onward, many small shops serving halal foods are abundant. And like other typical Thai dishes, foods served are fresh and delicious.
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| Uncles on the pickup full of melons...so happy there!! |
Ao Nang seems to be quite alive at night, with all the bars and the night markets. As usual, I 'am eyeing for souvenirs like the fridge magnets, pario and the carved soaps. Daily trips to Phi Phi islands are sold by most tour operators by the road side. Surveying for the best price is a must here. The price for a day trip to Phi Phi Island (covering Monkey Bay, Maya Bay,Bamboo beach, Phi Phi Don, Lohsama Bay and a few others I don't remember) should be around 1200-1500 Baht per person. But again, it is possible to get cheaper than that if we keep looking around.
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| Lohsama Bay |
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| Clear emerald water. |
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| Viking cave |
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| Viking Cave with millions of bird's nest on it's walls |
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| Maya Beach |
The nicest part is to enjoy the beauty of Phi Phi islands and the surrounding places. The boat will pass through the limestone carsts with clear, transparent, emerald water. IT IS REALLY AMAZING!! It will be nicer if swimming is allowed but it is just not possible. The Viking Cave also is nice to see but unfortunately, one cannot enter the mouth of the cave. This cave is a place where it generates income for the birds' nest harvesters. Freaking risky job to do but worth the money earned (I guess). Lunch is included in the price and it is buffet style, spaghetti, noodles, rice, soups, chickens, fish etc. Phi Phi Island is mainly inhabited by Thai Muslims, so one do not need to worry about the status of the food served. They are delicious too.
