Today we woke early to catch our 30 minute taxi to the pier. We took a longtail boat for about 30 minutes, only to be met in the middle of the ocean by another longtail boat, yes, 30 minutes more. The motors on these boats are actually old car engines, and they roar at a deafening level. Finally we arrived to another pier to pick up our kayaking companions: 2 girls from Australia, Susan from Bermuda, and Rob from San Fran. From there, it was another 45 minute boat ride into Phang Nga Bay, a beautiful place with turquoise water, a HOT sunny sky, and awkward limestone cliffs bursting out of the sea in crazy formations. Today we kayaked around 2 islands (LOTS of paddling), with our guides preparing fried rice/fruit for us at lunch. The water was refreshing to swim in, as was the Tarzan vine/swing, with which we launched ourselves into the water. I think my shoulders were about to fall off from the fatigue of paddling. After a long journey back to the hotel, we dined on Curry and Jumbo Shrimp (When I say Jumbo, I mean as big as small lobsters--not kidding) with Susan and Rob. Early to bed, as we are heading further south tomorrow.
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