Adventures in Australia and South East Asia: Koh Tau to Krabi,Ao Nang and Railay

March 21, 2012

From Koh Tao to Karabi , Ao Nang and Railay

Leaving Koh Tao, early start, have to be a the pick up for the taxi at 9:00, we are then taken to the ferry wharf and a one and a half hour trip over the very blue Gulf of Thailand to the Island of Ko Pha Ngan, then disembark and wait for 45 minutes for the other ferry to arrive and then we have another 45 minute ride to the island of Ko Samui, where we make a brief stop and then again another 1hour and one half ride to the final stop at Don Sat Pier. We then get on a bus for a one hour ride to Suratthani , and then wait again for 45 minutes until we get the bus to Krabi. We arrive at Krabi we will arrange our bus and train tickets to bangkok for the 26^th as we have an overnight train trip to Bangkok and have to be there on the 28^th as we will be flying out to Kathmandu.

The ferry ride was exceptional ( fast Cat) did not feel a thing, very smooth. Just sit back and relax.

The buses are also about the same a the Greyhound line in Canada. They for the most part are air conditioned and are very clean. The highway system in Thailand appears to be very good and as in other places during the dry season there is a bit of road construction.

Staying in Ao Nang at the Best Western, and tomorrow we will relocate to Railay Beach. The Best Western has seen better days and although it was clean it does seem to need a bit of paint. Over all was good and breakfast was included. Not bad breakfast.

Out in the morning to find transportation to Railay, going by longtail boat. Only a 10 minute ride from the wharf to the beach at Railay. Amazing scenery on the boat ride over, this place where we are staying is very beautiful and while Elicia is rock climbing I will have plenty to keep me busy with all the different walks that are around here. Last evening took photos of the sun set and this morning got up early to see the sun rise.