One of the most popular places in Thailand is Koh Phi Phi Island. At one point considered the most beautiful part of Thailand (or so I was told) it is right next to the island where TheBeach was filmed. We packed up on the night ferry, which consisted of rows and rows of mattresses on the floor (kinda cool sleeping right next to strangers, also kinda creepy) and then took a bus and a 2nd ferry to Koh Phi Phi. Some friends advised us to go to Golden Hill Bungalows to get away from the bars and noise, so we headed towards the back of the island and arrived there. I thought the hostel was pretty fun and had a pool which was amazing to lounge in.
I won’t bore you with too many details of the island itself except to say that there were waayyyy too many English frat boys yelling and partying, it was pretty cram packed full of good places to eat and shop, and had a solid 3:1 cat to human ratio. We had greats pizza and smoothies which was a nice break from the Thai food.
So as I said, everyone comes to Koh Phi Phi to visit Maya Bay, where “The Beach” was filmed. We found a tour for 600 Baht ($20) that included swimming with sharks and sea turtles, cliff jumping, a Thai lunch, and a tour of not just Maya Bay but also the entire island. I think it is all better seen than told so you can take a look at the pictures below.
-BP
Jordan performing the pre-fight ritual at his Muay Thai fight in Koh Phangan
Me holding the bags on the truck while hanging off the back. Kelli's fell off about 3 minutes into the ride.
Me in mid-air while cliff jumping.. check out my sweet form.
Black tip reef shark... I can check that one off the list now
Our first view of Maya Bay "The Beach"
Posing on "The Beach"
Glad to see your enjoying Thailand!
ReplyDeleteWhy Im really here is, I thought you might like to know Hilary CLinton was partying it up in Cafe Havana in Cartagena!
That's hillarious! Maybe she will put an end to the secret service prostitute fiasco
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