Ko Phi Phi

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We were up bright and early for the boat and were on Ko Phi Phi before lunch. We hadn't learnt our lesson and yet again had failed to book anywhere to stay, so we had a quick march around looking for a room. The cheapest we could find a room that wasn't a dive was 500 Bhat, a bit more than we have been paying, but not too bad, especially considering the place has a swimming pool.

Our two days in Ko Phi Phi were spent chilling out, partly because we've had a busy few days and we need to relax a bit and partly because funds are a bit low at the moment!

It's hard to believe that the whole area was devastated by the tsunami just a year and a half ago. The main area of Hat Ton Sai is pretty much totally built up again, it's a pity they have built it a bit more sensitively this time as there are buildings right on the beach again. But it is amazing how quickly the people have managed to rebuild their lives. On the other side of the island only 5 minutes away, there is still plenty of evidence of the tsunami, the beach is pretty much devoid of palm trees and there are still demolished buildings all around. You can evn see tiled floors on the path to the beach, where buildings used to be. It's quite spooky really.

And that was Ko Phi Phi!

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Photos

The Toastie Shack
Mmmmm ... Toasties ...

Ko Phi Phi
Becca under an arch

The Beach
Look, Becca's favourite type of Boat, the longtail!

The Resort
A bit nice for us ...

Hat Ton Sai from above
Was the walk worth the view?

Wastewater Plant
One good thing to come from the tsunami, a natural wastewater treatment plant

Tsunami Devastation
The clear up continues

Hat Dalam
Where are all the palm trees?

Tiled Floor
It's spooky to see where a bungalow used to be.

7-Eleven
Well it was a 7-eleven once