Koh Phi Phi

Tuesday we arranged for a Speed Boat trip to the Phi Phi Islands.  These islands were devastated by the December 2004 tsunami, every structure on the bays were destroyed, although much has been rebuilt.
Our first stop was on Maya bay where the movie "The Beach" was filmed.  It was hard to picture the movie set but the beach and jungle part were definitely there.  It was a very busy place as all the tour boats were there at the same time, I'm quite sure of that.  Maybe that was why we couldn't picture the movie set there.

Lohsamah Bay was where we were able to snorkel seeing many colourful fish but not the coral as it was mostly destroyed by the tsunami.
Viking Cave was an interesting photo stop however we were on the wrong side of the boat and the Captain didn't want any more people on that side of the boat so no photos.
Phi Phi Don was where we enjoyed a very nice buffet lunch sitting with a couples from Finland
and Hungary.  We had an interesting visit with these people as they were both able to speak English quite well.
Our last stop was at Bamboo Island, this was a gorgeous beach where you were able to snorkel.  They said you saw some coral and a lot of different fish.
The limestone cliffs, the aqua coloured water and the white sand beaches made Ko Phi Phi beautiful but it was the crowds of people that are there to take in the beauty of this place that make it difficult to appreciate all that beauty, so we think.
The ride back was in a rainstorm, very pleasant warm rain, but a wild trip across the waves (about 60 - 70 km/hr).  This just shows you how quickly a storm can develop out on the sea.  We had a lot of power (so Fred thought), we had 3 - 225 hp Honda Outboards pushing us through the waves.  It was quite entertaining watching some people trying to stay dry (umbrellas, towels, beach mats).  We were soaking wet, but not cold.  Oh well, it was a good day.
We made supper plans with the couple from Finland.  Before we met them we were able to get some beautiful sunset pictures here on Krabi Beach.  That was a great evening to end our stay at Krabi.