Krabi 1

*A deviation from normal postings - more photos (personal inclusive, less words).*

A long awaited trip that was planned for a couple of months before departure. Six friends, one trip. The last time we had something like this, was in 2001. This was a holiday different from the others. There was no museums, no buildings, no parks to visit *or planned*. It was a solely R&R getaway.

Arriving @ Krabi Airport

There was quite a queue at immigration, but it was so fun seeing everyone in summer/beach clothes. Such a relaxing atmosphere. Even the immigration officers are friendlier! At least he laughed with me when I did something ... unintelligent.

ST made arrangements for transfer to the hotel prior to departure which made things much easier. We checked in immediately on arrival, and got free room upgrades. Both rooms. All I can say was, WOW!

Red Ginger Resort

Boys'

The boys got upgraded to a Club Room, which could sleep 4 on its 2 storey room. Pretty convenient as we initially wanted to sleep 3 in each room. Which means, the girls on a room of their own!! *grin*

Girls'

The gang :)

We headed out to lunch soon after, at a restaurant just 5 minutes walk away. Food was reasonable, coconut juice was the highlight. *and many many more servings of coconut juice for the rest of the trip*

First view of the beach :)

Headed back into the hotel after, donned our swimwears, lather ourselves with sunblocks, sunglasses inclusive and off we were into town! With a tuk-tuk! :)

Tuk Tuk

Aonang

We decided to take a boat to Railay Beach to catch the sunset as well as for our first experience with the beach :).

While waiting for our boat

On our merry way to Railay

Towards Railay

Railay Beach :D

We were there a little too early for sunset, so we decided to brave the sea and went out on kayaks. It's been ages since we had such fun :).

We went out for about an hour before making in back just in time for sunset. Laid down on the mats that was provided by the restaurants there, we lied down and enjoyed the breathtakingly beautiful sun as it was setting.

:)

*Courtesy of ST*

Went back to Aonang via boat in the dark, searching for food before heading back to the hotel. We had our hotel organize a massage for us earlier in the day, and boy, were we impressed with the place. A pricier choice of massage, but definitely a proper massage place. Some of us got the traditional massage, and the others aromatherapy massages. I personally prefer aromatherapy massages, for reason I don't really know myself. Perhaps, its the scent or maybe its the feel of oil being rubbed in. We finally had dinner at 10 odd, 6 starving young adults.