Thursday, June 26, 2008

Phi-Phi Island - Day 3

The 3rd & 4th day were spent at Phi Phi Island.

It's a very beautiful place to visit and is one of those places everybody should go at least once in their lifetime.

It is one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand.
The place has a good vibe and nightlife and there are dozens of dive shops to choose from.

So, we took a boat to Phi Phi from Krabi pier.
Phi Phi residents are predominantly Muslims.
We had no problems looking for halal food.








at Phi Phi's pier


checking into Phi Phi Hotel

checking out the beach


Upon checking in, we checked out the activities they have at the various shops along the streets and eventually signed up for the half day sunset trip.

Honestly, it was an amazing boat cruise packed with activities.

Sailing in the boat, snorkelling, kayaking & having dinner while watching the sunset in the middle of the sea.

Hunny & i had a ball of a time.






This picture above shows a small island of limestone cave which is uninhabited apart from 5 bird nest harvesters who are allowed to stay on the island to collect bird nests with the intention to sell. Their job is one that is very highly perilous as they had to climb those white poles to collect the bird nests from every nook and cranny of the cave.

ready to jump into the sea

1. kayaking

kayaked to the shore


2. snorkelling


3. the boat parked & we hd to swim to the rocks and walked through the caves to reach the Maya Bay, the beach of the eponymous movie "The Beach".

Maya Bay

white sand & clear, turquoise water

the pristine Maya beach


4. After an hour & half at Maya beach, we walked & swam the same way back to the boat.

We then went cruising along the coast which offers breathtaking views of the sea, cliffs, islands & limestone caves.

Eventually, dinner was in the middle of the ocean while watching the sun sets.

How often can anyone do that?

Such bliss.




the sunset at the background

dinner on board

back to the pier

Phi Phi by night

We were quite burnt out at the end of the whole experience.

And, famished too.

So, after we returned to the hotel and freshened up, it was time to search for some good halal food.

We found one by the sea and spent our evening there just eating and chatting the night away.

Just hunny & i.


candlelight dinner

his bbq chicken

my signature fried rice

We perfectly enjoyed the day.

Every moment of it.

Now, that's romantic.