This is the first time we've had internet access since Bangkok. We're staying at Ao Ton Sai, which we had to take a taxi and a 20 minute boat ride to get to from Krabi. We found a bungalow to stay in for 200 baht a night (about 6 dollars). It has a tiny porch and a bathroom with a shower, which is basically all we need. Apparently during high season (not now) places can be three times as expensive. The only downside to being here during low season is there is only one restaurant open, and no internet on our beach. We spent yesterday climbing a little (mostly B), sunning a bit, and chilling on our porch. Today we came to Railay, one of the best rock climbing spots in the world. It is much more touristy than Ton Sai, though, and our lunch was a whopping twenty dollars. We planned on doing a lot of exploring to see if there were cheap places to stay here, but it started to pour and rained for a good two hours. Still, we all agreed that the rain was a nice break. We also agreed we were homesick for our bungalow, though it was about a three minute boat ride to get here. When the tide goes out, we can walk back to our beach, which should be around 3pm. I should also note how georgous it is here. The water is green, there are limestone cliffs all around us, and the palm trees and foliage are like something out of a movie.
Everything is excellent, really. We are all healthy, eating well, staying hydrated, taking our malaria medications, and back on a (better) sleep schedule. We still have two weeks here before we go back to Bangkok to meet Ashley, but unsure how we're going to spend it. As it turns out, it's a little pricier than we thought to island hop, so we might end up choosing a different place to daytrip out of, like Ao Nang.
Other wonderful things so far: sleeping under the mosquito net, deep fried bananas, Coke in a glass bottle, Bryce becoming friends with the Thai champion climber, Leslie eating spicy food without an upset tummy afterwards.
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A twenty dollar dinner?? Better than at Millenium I guess, but was the food as great? Sounds wonderful, guys, and glad to hear you are enjoying the monsoons, leslie's spicy foods, and a bungalow with a porch and bathroom (a room to sleep in, too, I assume), island hopping, climbing, meeting the pros, and feeling well! YEAH! love the updates and emails. Stay well, stay safe, stay away from mosquitos and we'll stay tuned........love to all!
one more thing: Leslie, a man I work with lived in Ton Sai for 15 years and has been telling me how beautiful it is and how hard to leave it was....he wants to join you guys!
So releived to hear from you world travelers. I can hardly wait until we get some pictures......BRYCE.....!!! Now that I have a village name, I can Google your where abouts and research what it is like there. Be smart and safe and have the time of your lives. TOD
Hey Dudes - Sounds awe some. (Did you feel any wavy gravy shaky today? I just heard about a bit of a "hiccup" off the coast of Indonesia.) And yeah, I want to see some pictures too!
so glad to hear you all are doing well and enjoying the beach! i can just imagine your sleep deprived-we're on the other side of the world-freak outs with plantain bellies under a group mosquito net. pretty awesome. :-)
miss you guys!
xox
I enjoyed your posting of today, Ali, and have printed it out to share with our Rosh Hashanah company today and tomorrow. Your description of the bungalow where you're staying reminds me of the little place you stayed in in Greece. I guess prices can vary tremendously. I'm sure you'll find cheaper restaurants with very good food. I envy your beautiful surroundings. Have you all been swimming? And what's the food like? Eaten fish yet? All of you please be careful, especially when rock climbing. Last: how does the Thai Coke in a bottle compare with Mexican Coke in a bottle? Love, Mom and Marian
love it that i can google where you are at, hit images, and imagine....
te
Today I saw a newborn baby with polydactaly- 6 fingers on each hand. The 6th finger is hanging on by a little blood vessel and some skin- pretty easy to remove, and pretty cool to see too. (I know this has nothing to do with your post, but I figure you want some updates on what's going on with us boring folks too =) ) I've been telling like, everyone I know, and some that I don't (like patients of mine) about this trip that my sister and her friends are on. Every single person is impressed (and jealous). Get some sun for me! Be safe and be well. And post pictures! We are all taking this trip with you...
We are eating Rosh Hashana dinner, and we just googled the places where you are staying. We are all in awe!
This is a message from Grandpa: "Bring me a small rock from Thailand and an emerald ring. I wish you the best. And don't talk to any strangers! Love Grandpa"
Aunt Nancy says "Ali darling, I am so in awe of what you are doing. Be careful and have lots of adventures. I miss you. Love Aunt Nancy"
Grandma "My friends are leaving for Malaysia soon and I told them about my granddaughter going to Thailand. I am very impressed with people going to crazy unusual places."
Uncle Tom says "Hi"
Sam (Joy's little girl) says "Hi Ali, I miss you"
Joy says: I hope you are showing them how to bake over there! Love Joy.
Amanda loves you too.
and Mom, Lizzy, and Dad will get to you later.
I forgot to remind you to watch out for those Sumatra earthquakes, tsunamis and don't forget those $5.00 massages.
TOD
i think i'm most excited about the spicy food that leslie ate. what was it?
l'shana tovah!
dearest alihandra-it sounds like you all are off to a marvelous start to your adventure. i'm happy to hear you've made it safely and are already experiencing some pleasant beach life with your own porch and bungalow! i can't wait to keep reading and see some pictures, too. ps-remember when the cat came in my apt?
Soy ice cream? what about coconut ice cream? What about marshmallow mango smoothie baths. EEEEEEEE tsssss, i'm all jealous bras. San Francisco still won't let me live here. what's the housing market like in Thailand? Maybe i could commute to school, and get a job at the library over there? Let me know if you see any openings for fake research assistants in the classifides. Otherwise life is a circus, and i like it, and i miss all of you violently.
-devin
hope you guys are not on phuket
Hello you guys...crazy has it hit you yet? I'm glad to hear the tum tum is better Leslie. This is wild that you all talked of this for so long and now it is here and you are far, far away.
Teacher life for me...I accidently called my CT cooperating teacher a PLAYA because she called me at work and I answered the phone WHAT UP PLAYA...not good not good. Teachers don't talk ebonics...uh ohh maybe when I teach n da hood it will be okay. Peace 'n love
love me---Bleichk@students.sou.edu
Looking forward to your being able to continue your blog so we know you are alive and well. (I guess I am being a little dramatic.)Weather here is sunny and cool and nearly fall-like. How is your weather? Please describe the Thai food and what spices are used. Do you have a favorite dish? Love to you all.
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