Thailand - Day 5

Monday, December 3, 2012

Today we were up bright and early for a tour of the Phi Phi islands.  Our first stop was Bamboo beach. Some of the most beautiful blue water I've ever seen.  The main beach was a bit crowded so a few of us trekked over some rocks to a more private area.  We didn't have much time here, only about 40 minutes and it went quickly.  Back at the boat, I took a dip in clear water, it was so refreshing!

Next stop was a place they called the Room.  It was an area enclosed by the large rock mountains.  Absolutely gorgeous and we all jumped off the boat.  The water is so salty, it keeps you afloat easily.  We stayed about 30 minutes there and then headed over to Phi Phi Lay where the Beach was filmed.  Talk about crowded!!  You could barely see the sand!  We left quickly.

The boat was rocking..hence the tilt!

where The Beach was filmed...doesn't look as crowded here but it was insane!

When non-photogs get ahold of my camera!  Love this anyways!

The bride took this shot....see me and Michele up front!

Next stop was Phi Phi Don, the larger island for lunch.  We ate and I got an ice cream and beer and ended up back in the clear water for a long time.  So relaxing.  We had one last stop, snorkeling.  There wasn't much to see, a few pretty fish.  I kept getting stung by something. Michele was throwing bread in the water near me and the fish were swarming - I reached out and touched a few and one nibbled on my finger.

We got back to land about 4pm and took a bus home.

Just after getting back, Ashleigh asked if I wanted to go see the monkeys down the beach.  A group of us headed down there. They are just roaming around on the beach!  They aren't afraid of people, one came up to me and pulled my skirt! Keith was sitting on the wall and they stole his beer and proceeded to have sex almost on top of him. Funniest thing ever!!

Keith's new buddy

Oh my!!

Jeff, Pari, Keith, Jackie & Ashleigh

We all went back to freshen up and we met up later for dinner and drinks.  We went back to that Indian place again and Pari (who is Indian) ordered up a feast for us to share.  Fantastic food and I tried new things!

After we ended up at Popcorn Bar again.

We had a few rounds of drinks and then a few of the guys wandered off to a bar a few doors down.  Eventually the rest of the group either left or met up with the guys at the new bar.

There was a lady boy there (Tina) that we came to find out was pre-op (i saw with my own eyes).  She had a crush on Pari and of course he was not having it.  She stripped him of his shirt and climbed the stripper pole and placed his shirt at the top.  Pari had to climb up and get it (very impressive, Pari).  She kept teasing him, wearing his undershirt.  We stayed pretty late laughing and drinking lots of beer until Jackie and I decided it was time and we went home to sleep.

Jackie, Tina & Ash

Tina trying to assault Pari