This weekend could have been filled with fun, sun, romance, and lots of pina coladas.
In fact, the weekend truly lived up to nearly all of that - Kristina and I decided to get away from the crowds of Bangkok and the busy-ness that is school (yes.... classes have actually been keeping us fairly darn busy - considering we're traveling every weekend and refuse to bring our computers). It didn't have the intentions of being romantic... but we ended up being surrounded by quite a few couples.
We hopped down to a little town called Ao Nang in southern Thailand. It's one of the main jumping off points to see a cluster of islands jointly named "Koh Phi Phi" (I recently learned the 'h's are silent).
If Koh Phi Phi isn't ringing a bell right off the bat (obviously it wasn't for me), some of the pictures may look a little familiar if you are channeling James Bond or Leo DiCaprio (yes, Jeff, I'm on a "Leo" basis with him). Some of the landscapes and islands were features of the James Bond movie "The Man with the Golden Gun" from the 70s or The Beach with DiCaprio. I, however, have seen neither of those movies (big shocker... I rarely watch movies, and even more rarely remember the ones I've seen.... you don't want me on your trivia team if 'movies' is the topic).
Regardless, the natural beauty is absolutely breathtaking. You feel unreal, like you're in some strange tropical fairy tale. You feel as though you have found paradise. I do have a tendency to over-dramatize a few things.... but it was still super cool.
Now, I have to be honest with you - it's not all roses and butterflies over here. Yes, it's a great chance to travel and not have work or family commitments ... I know not to take that for granted.... but WHOA. Koh Phi Phi really did a number on Kristina and I.
Kristina got the sunburn of her life. I will admit that I was the one responsible for sunscreening her back. And, yes, it was only her back that got torched. But - in my defense - I applied SPF 55 on her back... TWICE! The sun down there and Koh Phi Phi take no prisoners.
Also.... (I'm only allowed to write two sentences about this, according to Jeff, because he's getting a small bit sick of hearing about it....), I BROKE my little toe. I swear I'm not over-dramatizing this time. My mother may say I'm a hypochondriac, but this was legit. Sadly, the story of how I broke it is less than thrilling or impressive.
I had just gotten the most delicious coconut ice drink, and was actually for once moving my beach chair to be under the shade of an umbrella so nicely set up for us (well, after forking over 150 bht each). In an effort to move the hefty chair, my baby toe got smashed all around and under the chair. Then it got swollen, bruised, and broken. Snorkeling was quite difficult the next day. Again, Koh Phi Phi takes no prisoners.
In fact, the weekend truly lived up to nearly all of that - Kristina and I decided to get away from the crowds of Bangkok and the busy-ness that is school (yes.... classes have actually been keeping us fairly darn busy - considering we're traveling every weekend and refuse to bring our computers). It didn't have the intentions of being romantic... but we ended up being surrounded by quite a few couples.
We hopped down to a little town called Ao Nang in southern Thailand. It's one of the main jumping off points to see a cluster of islands jointly named "Koh Phi Phi" (I recently learned the 'h's are silent).
If Koh Phi Phi isn't ringing a bell right off the bat (obviously it wasn't for me), some of the pictures may look a little familiar if you are channeling James Bond or Leo DiCaprio (yes, Jeff, I'm on a "Leo" basis with him). Some of the landscapes and islands were features of the James Bond movie "The Man with the Golden Gun" from the 70s or The Beach with DiCaprio. I, however, have seen neither of those movies (big shocker... I rarely watch movies, and even more rarely remember the ones I've seen.... you don't want me on your trivia team if 'movies' is the topic).
Regardless, the natural beauty is absolutely breathtaking. You feel unreal, like you're in some strange tropical fairy tale. You feel as though you have found paradise. I do have a tendency to over-dramatize a few things.... but it was still super cool.
Now, I have to be honest with you - it's not all roses and butterflies over here. Yes, it's a great chance to travel and not have work or family commitments ... I know not to take that for granted.... but WHOA. Koh Phi Phi really did a number on Kristina and I.
Kristina got the sunburn of her life. I will admit that I was the one responsible for sunscreening her back. And, yes, it was only her back that got torched. But - in my defense - I applied SPF 55 on her back... TWICE! The sun down there and Koh Phi Phi take no prisoners.
Also.... (I'm only allowed to write two sentences about this, according to Jeff, because he's getting a small bit sick of hearing about it....), I BROKE my little toe. I swear I'm not over-dramatizing this time. My mother may say I'm a hypochondriac, but this was legit. Sadly, the story of how I broke it is less than thrilling or impressive.
I had just gotten the most delicious coconut ice drink, and was actually for once moving my beach chair to be under the shade of an umbrella so nicely set up for us (well, after forking over 150 bht each). In an effort to move the hefty chair, my baby toe got smashed all around and under the chair. Then it got swollen, bruised, and broken. Snorkeling was quite difficult the next day. Again, Koh Phi Phi takes no prisoners.
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| Got there just in time for sunset on Fri |
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| The unsuspecting victim.... before the burn |
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| I guess I really liked these boats! (James Bond Island in the back left) |
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| ahh yes... another boat |
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| The matching cover-ups were not planned.... |
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| The water was SO beautiful |
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| Wow... never knew I really was SO tall |
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| Ended up at a very romantic restaurant.... |
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| Maybe I should start a business in Thailand.... |
Keep the pictures coming. Looks magical :)
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