Krabi Holiday Day 3

Tuesday, 22nd November 2011


Today we have no driver, as we have earlier planned to have a free and easy day.

We took a walk down from our resort to the beach which is about 5 minutes walk, and at the beach, we approached some boatmen on prices for a short half hour ride out to the sea, no stopping, no need to reach any island. All we wanted was for the kids to experience a boat ride on the long tail boats. But their quotes were unreasonably high, however, trust Daddy to haggle it down to a bargain.

One thing we learnt from here, is that the local Thais here doing business are more superstitious, preferring to start of their day with a sale (even at lower prices) than to close their day with a sale, if you know what I mean. That means, shop in the morning is better than shop at night.

The weather was gloomy, a little drizzling after 15 minutes on the beach. William quickly occupied himself with building a sand castle, or more like a sand house, whilst Vic and Daddy checked out the waters near the boats and mummy stood guard in between. William is quite alright to play by himself, so long as he doesn't "need help."

The majestic rows of long tail boats awaiting passengers on Ao Nang Beach

Daddy and Vic walking on the beach, hand in hand... how come I didn't get to do that?

William happily build his sand house in his own words, "all by himself"!

Daddy approached the 3rd or 4th boatman before almost securing a deal with him. Finally the price we got was THB1000 (all 4 of us) for a 90 minute boatride to Railay Island without stopping. Not bad, from an initial opening price of THB1800.

We took refuge under the small roof in the long tail boat, and enjoyed the wind blowing in our wind, the scenery around us, watching other boats pass us by and occasionally spotting some tourists snorkeling.

On the boat

Scenery

I didn't check the time we got on the boat, but the ride felt more like 1 hour instead of 90 minutes. We didn't feel ripped off though, since we only wanted a quick 30 minutes ride in the first place. The kids can now add on another "transport experience" on top of the tube, train, LRT, cab, bus, ferry, aeroplane, horse and elephant rides they have had. I think Vic can remember, but I doubt William can.

Getting off the long tail boat.  Daddy carried William to the beach first, then helped me down, followed by Vic and finally the stroller.  My eyes were on Vic and Daddy for that few seconds, and suddenly, hubs realised that our boy has gone off by himself...

As I called him, he took a look back, then continued to walk further down the beach.  I was confused, but eyed him.  We later found out he wanted to check on his sand house which he built.  

Look at me, not the babes in bikini in the background!

It started to drizzle heavier after we got off the boat, and we walked quickly along the shops, looking for a lunch place. During this time, I bought a picnic mat, which I have yet to open ceremony.

We ate at Black Canyon Coffee, which serve delicious Thai food as well as an impressive variety of coffee.

We stayed in the resort in the afternoon, all of us rested and when we were all packed and ready to go out, the sky poured. So we ordered room service - food was not nice at all for THB645!!! We ate dinner on the bed watching Cartoon Network, all of us - contrary to what some very creative friends think, that kids were watching CN whilst parents ahem... haha!

Pineapple fried rice. This is the only dish that is "edible"

When the rain stopped, we walked out to the shops abit, but didn't shop much as we under budget our cash (again, happens everytime on our holidays) and weather was still wet.

Making funny faces for the cameraman ie William, in a tuk tuk

Retired early for the night.  Tomorrow we check out.