Krabi: Railey Island

Oh the Islands!  After a few days in the big city we were ready for some island living.  When Brent and I were discussing where to go, we decided to include something much more relaxing than our previous trips.  We stayed in Krabi, which is on the mainland, and then took boats out to the islands on the different days.

Unfortunately, sometimes you have to wait FOREVER to get a boat.  We ended up waiting an hour to catch a long boat to Railey beach.

Here are the boats that were taking us over.  They would pack as many people as they could and charge 5 dollars a person.  It wasn't a great lifestyle but you can't blame them for trying to make some good money!

Once we were there it was beach time! The island was pretty small so walking from one beach to another was a scenic stroll.

 Gorgeous white sand beaches, clear blue water with green covered cliffs everywhere made this an easier place to relax.  I will admit that although it was easy to relax, morning sickness did make me grumpy for a few hours in the morning (sorry Brent).

There was interesting stuff anywhere, including caves!

 We made sure to grab lunch on the beach.  We were talking about how in Hawaii a meal like this would easily cost $50-60 dollars, but on Railey we paid a little over ten.  It was wonderful!

 Brent had a good time exploring caves and hiking up cliffs.  As we were walking up from one beach to another there was a "viewpiont" that you had to climb up a cliff.  It looked really steep so I opted to stay down, thinking Brent would be gone for about 20 minutes.  45 minutes later he came down covered in dirt and mud. Apparently, it was a much rougher hike than previous hikers had told us!

This is Phranang Cave beach. It was really pretty.  There was a sand bridge from the main because out to those two rocks so you can actually walk out and swim right around those two rocks.

Or maybe it was this rock that you could swim around.  Does it really matter?  The water was clear warm and gorgeous.  I just spent my time floating on top and soaking up some sun!

I am so impressed with Brent's ability to get beautiful pictures!  Sometimes I wish he would take a few less, but I can not argue with the results.

We were attempting to do a belly shot.  This is at 11 weeks.  It did not turn out very well.  I am currently at 16 weeks and my tummy is now starting to pop.  I would be okay if it waited a few more weeks to really open up.

It is really hard to get a good picture of us. It is one reason we love travelling with other people.  

Climbing a cliff.  If you think this is a little steep you should have seen the cliff Brent climbed.  It was crazy.

Brent in Vine Jail.  I am not going to lie, he deserved it! Just kidding!  The bugs were intense out on the island.  Although Brent didn't get bit at all I still have bites that haven't healed 5 weeks later!

 What a view.  This view is from the mainland of Krabi.

Some of the places we passed on our way home.

What a great day on the beach.  There was a night market we wanted to visit, but the rain started to pour.  Instead we went to our hotel's sister property, 5 star restaurant for dinner.  Brent was a little annoyed until we got to the rooftop restaurant.  There was only a small covered portion, a band playing softly  amazing food and the best seat for watching an amazing thunderstorm.  Brent ALWAYS has his camera with him, but for some reason he decided not to bring it this time.  That dinner is still a highlight from the trip!