Blogs from Railay, South-West Thailand, Thailand, Asia - page 3

Day 6 We started our day early per usual. Kemper wasn't feeling 100% but being the trooper that she is (and fear of missing out) she was determaned to power on. We decided to walk over to the much talked about Tham Phra Nang cove. The path way to get to the beach was breathtaking in is own. It felt like we were walking through a limestone cave that opened up into a fairytale beach. Minutes after we arrived the beautiful blue skys turned dark and a cool breeze picked up. The weather felt perfect. For the first time in a week we werent sweating. We sat on the beach to take in all the beauty. We agreed this is by far the most beautiful place we have ever been. (pictures can't do it justice). Without ... read more

Our last full day on Phi Phi was spent on a bit of a party boat, was very fun lots of snorkling, swimming and dancing. Arrived yesterday in Railay beach, were sad to leave Phi Phi and sophs friend and her boyfriend by Railey is stunning/ Arrived by bopat then had t be ferried across the shallow water by long boat. Soph managed to fall into the sea with her bag but thankfullly the phone etc are fine! Raillay is absolutely tiny but with massive mountains either side absolutely spectacular with a nice beach on the west side ( were obvioulsy staying on the east cheap side but still have a pool!) plan is to stay for a couple of days then head over to Koh pangyan to the half moon party then up to Koh ... read more

There isn't anything too much to report from this secluded beach island off the peninsular of Krabi. We had a very relaxing and serene three nights and two full days. We had dinner at a restaurant that was part of a resort on the east side on the first night but had to take it easy due to our lack of being able to keep food down! Lauren had jacket potato which was lovely and Ben had some fried rice and spring rolls. We had an early night as the day of travelling and the beach walk in Phi Phi had taken its toll on our very weary bodies. The next day, Wednesday, we headed to find the lagoon and view point Ben had been dying to show Lauren since we initially talked about returning to ... read more

After watching an amazing sunset, as usual I'm back at Copacabana bar I meet Jess and Pete who invite me to climb with them the following day. A couple from England Pete is a born Aussie who grew up in Australia and is returning to his roots whilst Jess, his long term girlfriend is an English girl who has always wanted to visit Australia. They turn out to be awesome climbing partners and I'm disappointed that I'm heading to Europe whilst they head for serious climbing in the Blue Mountains and beyond. We take a few routes along "1, 2, 3 wall" and I manage to conquer a 6b on top rope. After leading a few 4's and a couple of 5a's I'm ready to step it up a notch and give a 5b a go. ... read more

There's something magic about climbing. When your leg finally stops doing the Eelvis, when you stop sweating, swearing and generally freaking out for attempting to ascend 30+ meters vertically in the air you get to this moment of amazing mental clarity. You begin to appreciate how truly powerful your body can be if you trust it. It's only a brief maybe 5 second head space for me, before I turn into a swearing sweaty nutcase again. But those 5 seconds are worth it. We begin the day climbing up the 1 2 3 wall. Nughn is really patient and great at explaining the technique and theory of climbing and balancing this with just enough practice. I would highly recommend Nughn as a teacher, this guy does not sell himself enough. He climbs a 6b quite comfortably ... read more