Unlike common belief, Krabi is not pronounced like the red crustacean with claws, it's pronounced as G(k)-rabi.
It’s a shame when places get
overexposed, tourist run, and lose their character. In 20 years some places
change so much that they are unrecognizable. This is exactly what has happened
to Krabi and Koh Phi Phi. They both started as quant, beach towns and have
turned into worldwide couples retreat destinations. You know it’s bad when it
is difficult to find authentic Thai food in Thailand! There are more resorts
than year-round residents.
Even with all of this, we all
had a good time. Releigh Beach is a short longtail boat ride away from Krabi
and is gorgeous. Each one of us took our turn getting massages on the beach. In
Koh Phi Phi we went scuba diving and saw turtles, box fish, trumpet fish, parrot
fish, and many other creatures under the sea. Suzie jumped out of her comfort
zone and dove for the first time! Best put by Suzie, “The first dive was a
little scary, but the second dive makes you addicted!” I’m stoked we saw each
other on the other side!
This was the last stop for Mom’s
travel express. She’s heading back to the States and Suzie and I are continuing
to discover the Thai islands!
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| Koh Phi Phi by day. |
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| Koh Phi Phi by night. And don't worry mom and dad, we did not jump the jump rope of fire. No comment on the ring or limbo of fire... |
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