Blogs from Ko Phi Phi Don, South-West Thailand, Thailand, Asia - page 11

11/2/12 – 13/2/12 Ko Lanta - by Terry Leaving Ko Lipe was a massive comedown for us. We peaked with paradise a little too soon, but you don’t realise that until you leave and visit the next place. Our trip to Koh Lanta was a ‘Five Parter’ – Boat, Minibus, Minibus, Speedboat, Songthaew (that’s a pick-up with seats in the back). We had paid 850 Bht (£17pp) on Koh Lipe to leave at 9am and arrive at 4pm the sameday. The ferry ride back to Pakbara, on mainland Thailand, was as crammed as it could have been. I’m very sure they just keep selling tickets until the boat leaves and operate under the principal ‘nobody gets left behind’. For each wave we hit the roof of the boat flexed downwards under the pressure of luggage piled ... read more

4 Février. Plongée à Ko Phi Phi Ley. 1 er plongée 9;am eau à 29 degré. 50 minutes de plongée. nous sommes 5 plongeurs plus le guide. moi et Claude avons notre carte PADI OPEN WATER. on a vu tortues,en autres on a passé dans un grotte sous-marine, et 2 tunnels. 2e plongée; 48 minutes, on a vu marray eals, lion fish, sea nake, snappers, clown fish, etc. on nageait à contre courant. dans notre groupe on étaient avec 3 serbes super gentil. 5 février. en partant de la plage nous deux seulement : journée de snorkeling à long beach, ko phi phi, on a vu 4 requins black tip reef shark. à peu près 1 mètre et plus, mais ces requins ne sont pas agressifs. 6 fevrier départ de ko phi phi à l'autre île ... read more

This am we had to set our alarm!! For 6.40am! But we knew it would be worth it! Early buffet breakie and then we got our gear and headed out the front to wait for our taxi van to pick us up. Mum was really anxious cos she gets very seasick and we were going to be on a speedboat for a lot of the day. We got to Chalong bay were the trip started and there were sooo many people. We all got given a coloured heart sticker and whatever colour we were corresponded to what boat we were in. Luckily as we arrived we saw that they provided us with free sea sickness tablets so we both took one just incase. We rented some fins for snorkelling and then had to wait in the ... read more

The Island of Koh Phi Phi. Arrived on the island after pleasant trip, calm seas and sunshine. Madness at the port due to being harassed by local selling accommodation. Mentioned to one or two our proposed accommodation and they laughed. Not good. Dragged ourselves and bags up main street and after 5 mins heard my name shouted and there sat Emma, Mike and Sarah, Emma’s original travelling buddy who has remained on the Island for the past nine months working and chilling. Had quick chat, set up meet for later then sweated our way up and round another mountain? Nearly revolted on way due to exhaustion and no end in sight. Eventually found the bungalow or better known as a shack and crashed out for 20 minutes to catch our breath. Very exclusive room containing not ... read more

Naz: Hi again, sorry about the long wait for this third installment but its pretty hard to tear myself away from the paradise in which I am living on this island. We won't bore you with how beautiful this island is, firstly because it is utterly indescribable and secondly because we have so much to talk about. The beach is so beautiful and tranquil during the day but come sunset the island comes alive and the beach front lights up with fire dancers and bright lights at every bar with all sorts of beach games from the traditional limbo to gigantic neon skipping ropes. Of course we tried them all and duly took all the free shots for our efforts. On one of the nights we went out for some water and Ric came back with ... read more