Krabi

We went on a short trip to Krabi, Thailand in February. It was for a school assignment and we could relax and unwind for a few days.

26th February

Took AirAsia to Krabi in the afternoon flight! Thanks to online check in and since we didn't have any check in luggage. We could just stroll into the departure hall with the prints out. :D

Mandatory flight picture

The flight was only about 1.5hrs and we have touched down in Krabi!! Stamp passport and we were in main land Krabi. It was so different than what I expected. There were more crowds and was not as quiet and peaceful as I expected it to be. Bought a SIM card for data usage that cost 100฿ (about SGD$4) and a bus ticket that brought us right to Ao Nang Pier. The bus ticket was 150฿ ($6) and it was an hour long. Not a bad deal seeing you could look at the everyday life of the locals and take in some sightseeing as it does not bring you straight to your destinations. The bus ride was about an hour but we took in scenery that we most probably would not notice if we were on a private van. XD
 The long tail boat ride to Railay Beach operated when they could get fill the boat up and its only about 15mins ride costing only 100฿.

Welcome to Krabi~

Excited boy who cant wait to get to the resort

Their public transport

View from the boat towards Railay Beach

They had to fill the boat up before leaving

After 15minutes, we have reached Railay Beach!! We stayed in Sand Sea Resort that was located right at the beach area.

Taken from Railay Beach.

As you can see. the boat could not dock right at the beach and we had to wade through the water to the beach. It was worth while as we could take in the beautiful scene before checking in to our room.

I would totally recommend Sand Sea Resort if anyone is looking for a place to stay on Railay Beach. They just had a major renovation and the whole place look awesome. The rooms don't look very old either. Very fresh look.

After a short rest, we went for a walk to look for dinner. Eating at the resort is an option but there is always some jewel somewhere on the island that is hidden. And thats what we are looking for!

Had dinner at this restaurant named, The Last Bar. Just cause they are the last restaurant on that stretch of road. Highly recommend the steamed fish there. Its fresh and there is no fishy smell. Both of us devour a whole fish!

Sorry no pictures as the lighting was a bit dark there!

Regardless, short walk back and it was time to rest and recharge for the next day!

27th February 2016

Woke up at 0530 to catch the sunrise. It was super low tide and we walked quite deep into the ocean. You could see the little crabs running around and if you are fast enough, you can see fishes swimming around. Had breakfast and took a walk to East Railay, where they were people rock climbing some caves around the area. The caves were small but if you squeeze, you could actually walk inside. Pretty cool. And there were a Penis Shrine, also known an Phra Nang, Goddess of love, too! It's apparently a shrine that attract loads of local to come and just pray and offer some offerings. And it's apparently very accurate too! As long as you are sincere, you will definitely have an offspring.


Sunrise~


Suntanning at around 10am


people coming into Railay Beach


environmentally conscious


Educating the tourist.
I think this was a very nice touch to the scenery. Not only are you absorbing the beautiful scenery, you learn something too!


The penis shrine


Local tour guides explaining to tourist and Thai people alike


a little explanation about the shrine

28th February 2016

Day 3 and it was time to go home. As it was an early flight, we bought the airport transfer from the resort itself as it is a straight route back to the hotel with no stopovers to wait for people. It cost us about 1500Baht for a boat ride, and a van ride back to the airport. As it was a personalised service, you didn't really have to walk.



As it was low tide, a tractor was used to ferry us to the boat that was out in the ocean.


transiting from the tractor onto the long tail boat


Bringing fresh food into the island itself as there is no plantation or agriculture done on Railay



Docking to mainland~ Different from when we 1st took the boat to Railay



the motorbike that ferried us to the van~ cute hor. hahah



The van that took us back to the hotel. Only for the 2 of us~


and then it was a flight back to Singapore~ :(


As this was a trip I had to undertake for my course in University, it was short and sweet. Nonetheless, there were many memories made.

And now to anticipate our next trip... to Japan!!! but thats only happening end of 2016.

STAY TUNE!!