It's been more than a week since we came back from Krabi with the gang and what a fun trip it was. There were 14 of us and already we're planning the next holiday, possibly Bali next July! Hope it materialises!
But Krabi this year was a blast, mainly because of the size of the group and the entertainment provided along the way. We did quite a bit in the 6 days there, from island hopping, shopping, beach soccer, snorkelling, pool games, gambling etc. Here are the highlights:
Day 1 - Checked in to the BuriTara resort and headed out for supper at the open air local hawker down the road. This was the start of many Thai meals! Because we arrived late at night, most of us went back to the hotel after supper, but the singletons adjourned to a disco.
Day 2 - After breakfast, we wandered around Ao Nang and the beers started flowing at 11 am for some of the guys...it was one way to beat the heat! Decided to hit the beach at Railay for lunch, beach soccer and a spot of swimming so off we went into the longtail boats and spent a pleasant afternoon at Railay. Midway through their soccer game, the guys were joined by a female American college soccer player who ran rings around them! The rain didn't dampen our spirits and soon enough it was time to head back to the hotel to dunk in the pool and freshen up for dinner, which was another simple Thai affair, followed by a surprise fireworks display!
Day 3 - Off we went on our 4 Islands tour, which cost each person only 600 baht. John and Rhubesh could not wake up in time, so only 12 of us to the boat. First stop was Phra Nang beach which was actually much nicer than Railay and right next door. This was followed by Chicken Island and lunch but by the time we reached Poda Island, it started pouring so we called it a day and headed for the hotel pool instead. Dinner was at Burger King, they had pork burgers and triple whoppers! Some of us went for massages and manicures after dinner, and then it was back to the hotel for a spot of Blackjack and Indian Poker.
Day 4 - Boy the day was hot! Ajen, Vim, Nick and me went to explore Noppharathara beach and found a fancy restaurant that we thought we could come back with the rest to dine at. In the afternoon, the gang wanted to check out the go-go bars, but because of ongoing elections, there was a ban on liquor sales so most pubs were closed. Instead we lunched and shopped around Ao Nang, me and Nick ordered paintings and in the evening, the guys played games in the pool. We had dinner at the open air hawker centre again, followed by drinks and pool at a bar called Underground on Noppharathara. They were screening the EPL matches live and we were kept amused with Jenga.
Day 5 - Another day trip, this time to Hong Island and its sister islands. Vim was not feeling well, so she and Ajen passed on this tour. Hong Island itself was pretty scenic, water was nice and warm so we lazed on the beach while waiting for lunch. The guys had an impromptu sand animal building contest, and in no time, we were off to check out Hong's Lagoon and Paradise Island, where the guys indulged in a spot of water polo. When we got back to the hotel, we played Captain's Ball in the pool and then got ready for dinner at Pakarang, the fancy place we had spotted the day before. Food was good, but portions tiny, although drinks were 1-for-1 so that saved us quite a bit of baht. There were 2 big EPL games that night, Liverpool vs Man Utd, and Chelsea vs Arsenal and some of the guys adjourned to a bar in Ao Nang to catch the second game, while the ladies shopped around.
Day 6 - Departure day, how time flew. Our flight didn't leave till 9.25 pm so we had pretty much the whole day to kill. It was a hot, hot day so after some lunch and last minute shopping, most of us opted to chill in the hotel till our transfer. They were kind enough to extend one room till 6 pm so we just lazed about and chatted, while waiting for Merianne, Nick Ramesh and Rhubesh to come back and show off their new tattoos. 6 pm finally arrived and off we went to the airport...immigration clearance was a killer but we all managed to board on time, phew!
To all those who made the trip, thanks for a lovely holiday!
But Krabi this year was a blast, mainly because of the size of the group and the entertainment provided along the way. We did quite a bit in the 6 days there, from island hopping, shopping, beach soccer, snorkelling, pool games, gambling etc. Here are the highlights:
Day 1 - Checked in to the BuriTara resort and headed out for supper at the open air local hawker down the road. This was the start of many Thai meals! Because we arrived late at night, most of us went back to the hotel after supper, but the singletons adjourned to a disco.
Day 2 - After breakfast, we wandered around Ao Nang and the beers started flowing at 11 am for some of the guys...it was one way to beat the heat! Decided to hit the beach at Railay for lunch, beach soccer and a spot of swimming so off we went into the longtail boats and spent a pleasant afternoon at Railay. Midway through their soccer game, the guys were joined by a female American college soccer player who ran rings around them! The rain didn't dampen our spirits and soon enough it was time to head back to the hotel to dunk in the pool and freshen up for dinner, which was another simple Thai affair, followed by a surprise fireworks display!
Day 3 - Off we went on our 4 Islands tour, which cost each person only 600 baht. John and Rhubesh could not wake up in time, so only 12 of us to the boat. First stop was Phra Nang beach which was actually much nicer than Railay and right next door. This was followed by Chicken Island and lunch but by the time we reached Poda Island, it started pouring so we called it a day and headed for the hotel pool instead. Dinner was at Burger King, they had pork burgers and triple whoppers! Some of us went for massages and manicures after dinner, and then it was back to the hotel for a spot of Blackjack and Indian Poker.
Day 4 - Boy the day was hot! Ajen, Vim, Nick and me went to explore Noppharathara beach and found a fancy restaurant that we thought we could come back with the rest to dine at. In the afternoon, the gang wanted to check out the go-go bars, but because of ongoing elections, there was a ban on liquor sales so most pubs were closed. Instead we lunched and shopped around Ao Nang, me and Nick ordered paintings and in the evening, the guys played games in the pool. We had dinner at the open air hawker centre again, followed by drinks and pool at a bar called Underground on Noppharathara. They were screening the EPL matches live and we were kept amused with Jenga.
Day 5 - Another day trip, this time to Hong Island and its sister islands. Vim was not feeling well, so she and Ajen passed on this tour. Hong Island itself was pretty scenic, water was nice and warm so we lazed on the beach while waiting for lunch. The guys had an impromptu sand animal building contest, and in no time, we were off to check out Hong's Lagoon and Paradise Island, where the guys indulged in a spot of water polo. When we got back to the hotel, we played Captain's Ball in the pool and then got ready for dinner at Pakarang, the fancy place we had spotted the day before. Food was good, but portions tiny, although drinks were 1-for-1 so that saved us quite a bit of baht. There were 2 big EPL games that night, Liverpool vs Man Utd, and Chelsea vs Arsenal and some of the guys adjourned to a bar in Ao Nang to catch the second game, while the ladies shopped around.
Day 6 - Departure day, how time flew. Our flight didn't leave till 9.25 pm so we had pretty much the whole day to kill. It was a hot, hot day so after some lunch and last minute shopping, most of us opted to chill in the hotel till our transfer. They were kind enough to extend one room till 6 pm so we just lazed about and chatted, while waiting for Merianne, Nick Ramesh and Rhubesh to come back and show off their new tattoos. 6 pm finally arrived and off we went to the airport...immigration clearance was a killer but we all managed to board on time, phew!
To all those who made the trip, thanks for a lovely holiday!
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