After a short night's sleep, we got up early to catch our next boat. Today's destination: Phi Phi Islands. Our tourist agent sold us tickets a few days earlier, assuring us the boat was nice, air-conditioned, and a pleasant 2 hour ride. In all REALITY, it was non-air conditioned, packed twice to the "suggested" capacity, and moderately uncomfortable at best.
We finally did find some seats down below, and although Terri nearly tossed her cookies, we made it safely. Ko Phi Phi immediately showed why it's touted so highly. The water is turquoise-blue, the islands rise high out of the water, covered in jungle, and it really is beautiful. If you've ever seen "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio, it was filmed here.
One of our few splurges on the trip, our bungalow is air conditioned, very clean, and easily the nicest room I've seen yet. Still quite cheap, $50 per night (which in some towns in Thailand will get you a 5 Star Room). The food seems quite Western so far, but I have spotted a few good Thai places for tomorrow. After some lounging, a little beach time, and a full belly, it's on for a couple more days of paradise here...
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