After taking a ferry from Krabi we stopped in the middle of the ocean where we were boarded a long tail boat to the shore...they stopped off the shore and had us get out in knee deep water. A wave splashed Rachel, almost taking her and her backpack out with it, and the driver laughed at her. We immediately headed to the east, or "backpacker's" side of the island to look for lodging.
After looking around we decided to pass up the cockroaches and centipedes for roommates. We found the perfect place-the only problem was that we had to climb a huge, steep flight of stairs, and then hike to our cabin. The hike was well worth the view of the lime stone mountains and the ocean. Our first night we fortunately made it the restaurant for dinner just before it started to pour/thunderstorm. We quickly learned that one drop of rain meant a storm is brewing and that first drop sent us on a sprint to our next destination.
The next day, exactly as she had previously described her dream to Beth, Molly turned a random corner to see a sweaty, well-traveled Kevin clad in a green t-shirt. After getting him situated in a room, we all headed to the beach. Beth went exploring and swam around a cliff to a nearby beach. Quite the adventurer.
Our final full day was spent with Molly rock climbing, while Beth, Rachel and Kevin explored a diamond cave. Danielle spent the day lounging on the beach.
It was great having Kevin with us. Railay was a quaint island, decorated in Bob Marley tapestries. A nice break from the constant bustle of Ko Phi Phi.
Next off to Surat Thani to board a night ferry to Ko Phangan.
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